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Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas publicly announced his new contract milestone on Friday with a message of gratitude after officially signing an eight-year extension with the organization.“Beyond grateful to sign an 8-year extension with the @coloradoavalanche! Denver has become home, and I can’t wait to keep playing in front of you Avs fans,” Necas wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe 26-year-old secured an eight-year deal reportedly worth $92 million carrying an average annual value of approximately $11.5 million. The extension runs through the 2033-34 NHL season and also features significant signing-bonus structure and a full no-movement clause for the first seven years.Necas arrived in Colorado in January as part of a major three-team trade involving Carolina and Chicago and is already a key offensive fixture for the Avalanche. Prior to the extension, he was playing the second year of a two-year, $13 million contract originally signed with the Hurricanes in July 2024.Martin Necas ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring the Stanley Cup to ColoradoWhen asked how he felt after signing, Martin Necas shared that his focus can now shift fully to playing and helping the Avalanche chase another Stanley Cup.He said it means a lot to commit long-term to Colorado and that settling into a true home and concentrating solely on winning were important factors.“Super excited and happy that we got this done. And you know, I'm excited for the times ahead now, and now I can just focus on playing hockey, winning hockey games, and do whatever it takes to bring a Cup back here to Colorado.”Reflecting on his time since arriving in Denver nine months ago, Necas said going through a full training camp and building chemistry with teammates made him feel fully part of the organization which ultimately convinced him to stay. He added that seeing the team’s potential on the ice quickly made his decision clear.Discussing the Avalanche’s talent, Necas mentioned that playing alongside stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar was a major attraction. He gave credit to the special core group in Colorado and said winning was a key motivator in committing long-term.“I think it's great. And not just him and Cale, but the core group here is amazing. And you know, I've been on a great team in Carolina, and being here seeing how good the guys are here and how special this group is, that was a big part why I signed here. And you know, I want to be winning,” he added.When asked about signing his first long-term deal, Martin Necas said it was rewarding to feel the organization’s trust. He praised the culture, teammates and environment in Denver and said he is eager to compete in front of Avalanche fans for years to come.
