Necas is on a reasonable deal. He’s a $6.5 million cap hit for this season and next. He’ll be seeking a substantial raise, but for the next two seasons, he’s a bargain.

Necas was pointless in his first game with Colorado against the Boston Bruins, but after that, he's posted two points in each of his next two games, giving him 43 assists and 59 points in 52 games ...