Carolina reveals which Habs player they want in exchange for Martin Necas
The famous Martin Necas situation continues to stir up discussions with the Montreal Canadiens, especially as the 2024 NHL Draft approaches.
In his latest article, the excellent journalist Arpon Basu once again discussed this topic and reported some interesting information: the price demanded by the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for the young Necas.
See the relevant passage.
«Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet recently reported that the Hurricanes are looking for a star talent in exchange for Necas, and we heard the same thing at the NHL Combine last week.»
Arpon Basu
The Canadiens player that CAR will request in exchange for Martin Necas will thus be a «star talent,» but the important question here is:
What is a star talent for the Hurricanes? Basu mentioned an interesting name.
Mike Matheson requested in exchange for Martin Necas?
It is not the first time this name has been mentioned in a possible trade for Martin Necas.
«Who is considered a star player by the Hurricanes? It's subjective and unique to them, but as far as the Montreal Canadiens are concerned, it points towards a player like Mike Matheson, who would certainly help the Hurricanes a lot.
They have several free agents on defense.» - Arpon Basu
The other Canadiens players who could fit this «star player» criterion are certainly not available on the trade market.
Arpon Basu thus confirms the type of player the Carolina Hurricanes are asking for in exchange for Martin Necas. While he doesn't confirm that they would necessarily ask for Mike Matheson, he seems to believe that this would be the case.
He is the only one matching the revealed criteria.
A story to follow, then.
Mike Matheson, 30 years old, 6 feet 2 inches and 196 pounds, is a first-round pick from 2012 and has accumulated 62 points in 82 games this season for the Montreal Canadiens.
He has been one of the most productive defensemen in the entire NHL since joining Montreal.
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Would you trade Mike Matheson for Martin Necas? |
Yes | 593 | 60.3 % |
No | 390 | 39.7 % |
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