Confirmed with Link: [COL, CAR, CHI] Rantanen-Hall to CAR, Necas-Drury-25 2nd-26 4th to COL, Chi 25 3rd to Chi (Ret 50% on Mikko)

[Colorado Avalanche]

This makes a lot of sense. Also every Canuck fan seem to drool on Necas now. Canucks want Colorado to flip Necas for Miller. Also there were rumours of Miller following Carolina related things on Social Media.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Wait, so Drury is a winger too and not a center?

No, he's a C, he has the 4th most FOs on the Canes despite playing 10 less games

He PKs, too

 

[ItsFineImFine]

I wonder if this trade happens if Landeskog retires and they don't have the uncertainty of his salary coming back on the books next regular season.

Dude is done best case scenario for him will be a Forsberg-like 9 game type comeback before he realizes he's done.

 

[Foppa2118]

Those 10-15 minutes really sucked.

Wonder what it was like on the Canes board during those 10-15 minutes where they thought they traded Kotkaniemi?

 

[twostroke2023]

Are we happy?

I’m not. It just feels yucky

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I’m not. It just feels yucky

Anytime you trade an all world talent it’s not going to feel good. However, between losing him for nothing and this, this is much better

 

[NorthernAvsFan]

He was elite at scoring goals, protecting the puck and piling up points from nowhere.

He was bad at taking bad penalties, general effort level, questionable attitude and, more importantly, wanting too much money on a team with 2 superstars better than him.

I agree pretty much entirely, but the bolded matters way more than the other stuff.

 

[Valushkin]

I wonder if the new guys will make it to Boston for tomorrow’s game. It’s an afternoon game so it might be hard

 

[Balthazar]

I agree pretty much entirely, but the bolded matters way more than the other stuff.

Not more than the money part, as seen tonight.

 

[UnparalledPark]

Chris' son

Nephew

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Guys, can we have Necas and Mitts both on the roster, or is one going basically? I don't really see either as a winger

Necas has settled in as a winger. That’s where he has played and that’s where he is at his best.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Wonder what it was like on the Canes board during those 10-15 minutes where they thought they traded Kotkaniemi?

I found a video recording of the end reveal:

 

[Metallo]

Mate, I think this is a very negative perspective!

Martin Necas is an unbelievable player and more importantly human being. I think he’s one of the best Avalanche of all-time!

Jack Drury is immediately one of the best bottom 6 centres we have ever had and just a swell guy all around!

Those 2nd and 4th round picks are likely to turn out better than Mikko Rantanen anyways!

I’m shocked by your take. In my opinion, this even further cements the Avs as the best team in the league for many, many years to come!

What you did there... I see it!

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

I agree pretty much entirely, but the bolded matters way more than the other stuff.

Nah, when you are being paid 14mil a season. Not enough. Nine he was fine.

 

[Foppa2118]

He was elite at scoring goals, protecting the puck and piling up points from nowhere.

He was bad at taking bad penalties, general effort level, questionable attitude and, more importantly, wanting too much money on a team with 2 superstars better than him.

I don't think Mikko ever had a questionable attitude. Hot head at times sure, but he wasn't a bad teammate.

 

[Sea Eagles]

I think this was a good point from someone. Read it elsewhere.

Necas was the leading scorer for the Canes. They are one of the best teams in the league.

We got pretty good player back.

Career year, check the previous seasons. 298 points, in 411 games.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I don't think Mikko ever had a questionable attitude. Hot head at times sure, but he wasn't a bad teammate.

Except to Georgiev, but that was totally reasonable

 

[PAZ]

I agree pretty much entirely, but the bolded matters way more than the other stuff.

Really depends on what CMac can do with the $14 mil. If it turns into Necas ($8-9 mil) + Jones ($6-7 mil) that's a pretty good exchange that still provides high-end talent but adds additional depth.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I don't think Mikko ever had a questionable attitude. Hot head at times sure, but he wasn't a bad teammate.

Yeah the only hot headed time I can think of is with Georgie….and it was well deserved….

 

[hockeyfish]

This is a much better result than what I would have expected as a rental at the deadline.

 

[The Merchant]

 

[dahrougem2]

Can you imagine Necas on a line with Mittelstadt though lmao one guy flying with the puck entering the zone and the other guy huffing and puffing having barely crossed center ice.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

This is a much better result than what I would have expected as a rental at the deadline.

True

 

[Ararana]

Guys, can we have Necas and Mitts both on the roster, or is one going basically? I don't really see either as a winger

Necas is 100% a winger.

You'd have to be cMac levels of stupid to bring that guy in expecting it to solve your 2C proble.... wait a minute....

 

[lionsDen]

His who gets the A now Nikki’s gone