NHL Trade
Avalanche sign Martin Necas to eight-year extension
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The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Martin Necas to an eight-year contract extension worth $92 million. The deal, with an $11.5 million AAV, runs through the 2033-34 season and begins in 2026-27. Necas, acquired in a trade last January, has started the 2025-26 season with 13 points in 11 games.
Canucks acquire forward Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks
The Vancouver Canucks have traded for forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old German forward brings speed and skill to a Canucks team dealing with multiple forward injuries. Reichel has recorded four points in five games this season.
Marchand anticipates emotional return to Boston with Panthers
Brad Marchand will face his former Boston Bruins team for the first time as a Florida Panther on Tuesday at TD Garden. The 37-year-old forward, traded to Florida in March 2025, expects a mix of nerves and emotions in the matchup. This homecoming adds to a storied list of notable NHL returns.