Anyone notice Martin Necas's start?

[jackjohnson]

He wanted out. The two year deal was a compromise to see if the relationship could be repaired.

Now he is glad to have signed a 2 year deal. With Cap going up in the next 2 years and his improved play, i think he will rightly ask for much more than he would have gotten for a long term deal. Maybe he could sign an 8 year deal worth 12 mil per if he keeps up playing like this.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

He wasn't happy with his usage last year, where he spent most of the year in the bottom 6 and on PP2. That isn't the case this year

PP2 is correct, but I think the bold is better said that he had crappy linemates on the 2nd line. He was on the 2nd line last year for almost all of the season, but his linemates weren't great and it was a weak 2nd line, but the linemates are similar to this year.

Last year, Necas had the most ESTOI/GP of any Canes forward and the most 5v5 TOI of any Canes forward. His top 5v5 linemates last year were: Kotkaniemi, Drury (who replaced Kotkaniemi partway through the season when he struggle), Bunting..and then Teravainen. This year it's KK and Robinson.

The PP2 comment is spot on though.

 

[ViD]

I think he might be the best Czech player since Jagr

He’s definitely better than Pastrnak now. Absolute beast

 

[bleedgreen]

I think he might be the best Czech player since Jagr

He’s definitely better than Pastrnak now. Absolute beast

As a Canes fan that’s a step too far for me! If Necas had half of Pasta’s natural finishing ability he’d have been an all star for years already. Pasta is also much stronger on his skates.

Necas didn’t get a lot of notice because he plays for the Canes. He’s had some good years and he’s been arguably the most dangerous 3v3 guy in the league since last year. He’s more confident with his decisions 5v5 this year, combo’d with guys finishing his plays more.

He’s been clutch his whole career. That’s been the surprising part for a soft player who really can’t take much physical play while he’s dancing. He’s always been one to step up and make big plays late in games. He wants the puck in those situations and has always been that way. I thought during his last big numbers year that he was their mvp most of the season. He just couldn’t keep the consistency up.

 

[ViD]

As a Canes fan that’s a step too far for me! If Necas had half of Pasta’s natural finishing ability he’d have been an all star for years already. Pasta is also much stronger on his skates.

Necas didn’t get a lot of notice because he plays for the Canes. He’s had some good years and he’s been arguably the most dangerous 3v3 guy in the league since last year. He’s more confident with his decisions 5v5 this year, combo’d with guys finishing his plays more.

He’s been clutch his whole career. That’s been the surprising part for a soft player who really can’t take much physical play while he’s dancing. He’s always been one to step up and make big plays late in games. He wants the puck in those situations and has always been that way. I thought during his last big numbers year that he was their mvp most of the season. He just couldn’t keep the consistency up.

What I’ve seen this year is astonishing, his skating is insane and he plays with a lot of confidence while Pastrnak has had a really down year so far

 

[Czechboy]

I think he might be the best Czech player since Jagr

He’s definitely better than Pastrnak now. Absolute beast

I think he's also the only full time Czech player since Pastrnak.lol

 

[Discipline Daddy]

What I’ve seen this year is astonishing, his skating is insane and he plays with a lot of confidence while Pastrnak has had a really down year so far

True, but it will take more than a handful of great games from Necas to put him on Pasta's level. Pasta has been better than Necas for a long while. Let's see how Necas looks in 20 games.

 

[featherhawk]

he is a stud, you could see it develop last year. amazing skill set.

 

[tarheelhockey]

What I’ve seen this year is astonishing, his skating is insane and he plays with a lot of confidence while Pastrnak has had a really down year so far

Pastrnak scored 110+ the past two years and nearly won the Hart. He’s scored 40+ goals in four of the last five seasons including a goal scoring title.

Necas’ career best season was 28-43-71.

He has a LONG way to go before he enters the conversation with Pasta. This hot streak has been awesome but it’s not even opening the door for that comparison