Martin Nečas

Martin Nečas is a Czech centre/winger known for his speed and skill, developing into a top scorer for the Carolina Hurricanes before being traded to the Colorado Avalanche.

Martin Nečas led all scorers at the 2018 World Junior Championship in assists and points before developing into one of Carolina's most dynamic forwards, recording 28 goals and 43 assists in 2022-23 before a January 2025 trade took him to the Colorado Avalanche to continue his evolution as one of Czech hockey's most gifted offensive players. The Carolina Hurricanes selected Nečas 12th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, and he developed into one of the league's most dynamic and speedy forwards, recording the most assists and points at the 2018 World Junior Championship as one of the tournament's top players. Nečas's best NHL season came in 2022-23, when he recorded 28 goals and 43 assists for Carolina, finishing his time with the Hurricanes with 113 goals and 185 assists across 411 regular-season games. Nečas was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal on 24 January 2025, and has continued to represent the Czech Republic internationally, remaining one of the most highly regarded offensive forwards of his generation, renowned for his exceptional skating speed and playmaking vision.

Nečas is known for his exceptional speed and agility on the ice, making him a constant threat in transition. He possesses strong puck-handling skills and vision, allowing him to create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates. His versatility to play multiple forward positions adds value to his overall game.

As a young player still developing his career, Nečas represents the next generation of Czech hockey talent in the NHL.

• Czech national team regular
• multiple 20+ goal NHL seasons