Massive Trade Looming Between the Canadiens and Hurricanes? Former 12th Overall Pick May Be Available

Indeed, according to information reported by Larry Brooks, the Canes are not actively looking to trade the center player, but they would not be opposed to the idea of trading him if an interesting offer were presented by the upcoming deadline of March 8.

Moreover, many observers believe that Don Waddell would like to use the Czech forward in hopes of adding a top-tier goaltender. However, in the event he is only attempting to test the market to know his forward's value, Kent Hughes might take this opportunity to give a call to his counterpart.

After all, Martin Necas is only 25 years old, which fits perfectly with the current core of the team. Furthermore, he has shown rapid progress over the last two seasons, accumulating a total of 46 goals and 67 assists (113 points) in 135 games.

He is truly establishing himself as a leading center in the Bettman circuit, and there is no doubt that he would instantly become a key acquisition to provide offensive reinforcement within the top two lines of Martin St-Louis.

Such a transaction would align exactly with the rebuilding process initiated by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, aiming to rejuvenate the Montreal roster while adding talented players to the lineup. Indeed, Martin Necas possesses remarkable offensive flair and is also very versatile. Moreover, his best seasons are clearly ahead of him, and he could quickly become a key element for the Canadiens.

Imagine if Martin St-Louis could rely on forwards like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook, and Martin Necas to make up his first two lines, the Canadiens would finally have a formidable attack!

Since his entry into the NHL, the 12th overall pick in the 2017 draft has recorded frankly impressive statistics, having collected 91 goals and 141 assists (232 points) in 338 games with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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