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Twist in the tale as Martin Necas is traded to Montreal: More details
While things have been quiet regarding Martin Necas and the Canadiens, TVA Sports has shared significant news following an interview with the Hurricanes' GM.
Indeed, Eric Tulsky remains hopeful but realistic.
«The Carolina Hurricanes and restricted free agent Martin Necas are scheduled to meet with an arbitrator on August 4th to settle their contractual dispute, but the team's general manager, Eric Tulsky, remains hopeful of reaching an agreement before it comes to that.»
- TVA Sports
- TVA Sports
«We continue to talk to teams and don't want to miss an opportunity to improve ours, but teams have less flexibility than in June, so it's hard to find a deal,» he then specified, as reported by TVA Sports
Certainly, the change in GM might impact Necas' willingness to sign in Carolina, but we all know their owner pulls the strings and is very "cheap" on bonuses and salaries.
A change of scenery is still possible in his case, and Kent Hughes has been known to complete trades in August, such as with Sean Monahan, Jeff Petry, and Michael Matheson.
«A trade remains possible for the 25-year-old forward, who has been the subject of many rumors earlier this summer. Dissatisfied with his role on the team and his contract negotiations, Necas apparently wants a change of scenery.»
- TVA Sports
- TVA Sports
Just a month ago, Necas' father mentioned that his son would most likely be traded, igniting speculation.
«I will be very surprised if Martin Necas plays for Carolina next season.
As his father said, Martin wants to play on the 1st line and the 1st power play unit. His father even said in an interview with Denik Sport: 'Martin wants to be traded.' In my eyes, Necas is a great offensive winger.»
- Andy & Rono
As his father said, Martin wants to play on the 1st line and the 1st power play unit. His father even said in an interview with Denik Sport: 'Martin wants to be traded.' In my eyes, Necas is a great offensive winger.»
- Andy & Rono
We'll soon see what will happen with Necas, but one thing is certain: if he truly wants to leave the Hurricanes and the team does not trade him, he will wait for unrestricted free agency to sign elsewhere.
After all, there is a reason he accepted salary arbitration. This is a case to watch closely.
Source: Journal de Montréal
Un contrat et un échange pour Necas?
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