Necas sounds less and less enticing in every new thread. That said, Preds would certainly pony up #22 and something modest for him. Which of course is way below what Canes fans would accept. Canes management does seem pretty intent on getting rid of him, though...
Not how LeBrun framed things in the article. The ask is high. A return was mentioned as a possible scenario.
They're trying to honor the wishes of the player, but aren't going to trade him for the sake of it.