Necas is one of the most fascinating players to enter the trade market in the early stages of the offseason. He is a proven 20-goal, 50-point player who can play a top-line role on a contending team and he is still only 25 years old and in what should be the middle of his peak years in the NHL.

He is also a restricted free agent and in line for a significant pay raise this offseason.

The Hurricanes have reportedly set a high price on him in trade talks, but if there is a team in the NHL that might be able to match that price the Canadiens might be one of them.

They are loaded with draft pick capital over the next two years (24 draft picks) including multiple first-round picks in 2024 and 2025.

They also have a major need to give their rebuild a jolt, and adding another top-line scorer would be a great way to do that. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky can be a solid starting point, but they need more. Necas would be a great addition, and if he really is available, the Canadiens should be making a strong offer.

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