Anyone notice Martin Necas's start?

[Czechboy]

I obviously have a bias for him being Czech and all. But my (bias) eye test shows a guy killing it and the stats are showing me the same thing. He's also split almost evenly between 5 on 5 points and PP points (8 to 7) so no 'PP Merchant'.

Here is .ppg

He's entering his prime and seems to be putting it together.

OR

Small sample size and due for a lot of regression?

Also, Kudos to Ghost! Nice start as well.

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[HisIceness]

I like so far

 

[NyQuil]

He was always one of those guys that was among the most noticeable on the ice in any game that he played.

Just a question of whether the points matched up with his speed and skill.

I used to get Ehlers vibes from him - not sure if that’s valid or not.

 

[Czechboy]

He was always one of those guys that was among the most noticeable on the ice in any game that he played.

Just a question of whether the points matched up with his speed and skill.

I used to get Ehlers vibes from him - not sure if that’s valid or not.

Which is funny because Ehlers is off to a great start too! Great comparable to be honest.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Will be interesting to see.

So he has 8 points on the pp to 7 points 5 on 5

If Carolina's pp keeps trucking along he should be good to break 100 points.

 

[Acetylene]

Necas is legit. And as NyQuil said, almost always a factor when I catch Canes games.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

22/23 - 1st PP unit primarily
23/24 - 2nd PP unit primarily
24/25 - 1st PP unit exclusively thus far

His 23/24 production drop was a function of usage. He went sideways EV despite being asked to be a true line driver. Drury and Bunting were his most common linemates in 23/24. Svechnikov was his most common linemate in 22/23. (It's Kotkaniemi and Roslovic this season).

 

[Czechboy]

Necas is legit. And as NyQuil said, almost always a factor when I catch Canes games.

I'm obviously a fan and I get that. When I saw him at the World's in Spring, I thought he was the best player on the ice. Fine, world's aren't NHL and are somewhere between NHL and AHL. So then I saw him play my Oiler's at start of season and he was absolutely everywhere and I thought he was the best player on the ice (and my Oilers have some damn good forwards). Then I saw him play Calgary and same thing, he just stood out.

Now he has a gorgeous goal and primary assist against the Caps right now which puts him at 17 points in 10 games so far.

Really curious how it goes over 82 games to be honest. My dream is 82 points in 82 games.

 

[Czechboy]

And as I type that... Necas with another point.lol 3 points this afternoon and 18 points in 10 games.

Orlov having himself a game!

 

[thrillhous]

And as I type that... Necas with another point.lol 3 points this afternoon and 18 points in 10 games.

Orlov having himself a game!

Notably, 3 even strength points.

 

[Discipline Daddy]

I genuinely think Eric Tulsky was *THIS* close to dealing Necas for futures during the offseason. Then we couldn't land Guentzel and we were backed into a corner. Guentzel is looking great at this point, but keeping Necas seems to have been the right move. Tulsky looking pretty smart in hindsight.

Sometimes it really is a matter of the player needs powerplay minutes and also players don't develop linearly. In any case Necas is a man possessed this season, and between him and Gostisbehere they are our best players.

 

[chi777]

He probably saw his professional life flash before his eyes when he was almost traded to Buffalo in the off season. He's now trying to play to his fullest after having the career equivalent of a near death experience.

 

[Tryamw]

22/23 - 1st PP unit primarily
23/24 - 2nd PP unit primarily
24/25 - 1st PP unit exclusively thus far

His 23/24 production drop was a function of usage. He went sideways EV despite being asked to be a true line driver. Drury and Bunting were his most common linemates in 23/24. Svechnikov was his most common linemate in 22/23. (It's Kotkaniemi and Roslovic Robinson this season).

sorry had to fix

 

[MessierII]

Feels like one of those players that’s been bubbling for a while. Wouldn’t be at all surprised if he keeps this up.

 

[jackjohnson]

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I obviously have a bias for him being Czech and all. But my (bias) eye test shows a guy killing it and the stats are showing me the same thing. He's also split almost evenly between 5 on 5 points and PP points (8 to 7) so no 'PP Merchant'.

Here is .ppg

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He's entering his prime and seems to be putting it together.

OR

Small sample size and due for a lot of regression?

Also, Kudos to Ghost! Nice start as well.

If only Alvin had pulled the trigger in trading petersson for Necas. It would have been amazing

I genuinely think Eric Tulsky was *THIS* close to dealing Necas for futures during the offseason. Then we couldn't land Guentzel and we were backed into a corner. Guentzel is looking great at this point, but keeping Necas seems to have been the right move. Tulsky looking pretty smart in hindsight.

Sometimes it really is a matter of the player needs powerplay minutes and also players don't develop linearly. In any case Necas is a man possessed this season, and between him and Gostisbehere they are our best players.

I thought he would be Vancouver bound if Petersson was not going to sign. Too bad for Canucks, Necas looks awesome and I wanted him.

 

[Grifter3511]

1 of about 50 players having an unsustainable hot start?

 

[Czechboy]

1 of about 50 players having an unsustainable hot start?

Which may be fair... Huberdeau and pospisil come.to.mind. That's what I'm wondering. I don't expect this pace to sustain for sure (or fellow Czech dostal who is also off to an insane start). But what about a .ppg pace?

 

[tarheelhockey]

Why would you do this to him?

 

[Grifter3511]

Which may be fair... Huberdeau and pospisil come.to.mind. That's what I'm wondering. I don't expect this pace to sustain for sure (or fellow Czech dostal who is also off to an insane start). But what about a .ppg pace?

Ppg i could see. He's been flirting a little below that for a while and seems ready to take the next step.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

They were smart not to trade him, he was showing flashes of talent before and seems to be breaking out.

 

[olli]

Always thought he was underutilized by Carolina so good to see he’s finally in a good position to put up big numbers

 

[FlowMaster]

Trading Petterson for him and signing Lindholm seems awfully appealing right now...

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Which is funny because Ehlers is off to a great start too! Great comparable to be honest.

I get a mad Rucinsky-vibe off Necas. Maybe that's just me but, Martin's got better hands. lol.

 

[Coffee]

He probably saw his professional life flash before his eyes when he was almost traded to Buffalo in the off season. He's now trying to play to his fullest after having the career equivalent of a near death experience.

Post of the year

 

[Bruce Granville]

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