Martin Necas is a Czech professional ice hockey centre, presently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on January 15, 1999, he began his professional career with HC Kometa Brno in 2016, contributing to a league championship the following year.
Considering his exceptional performance, Necas was selected as the 12th overall pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Necas impressed during his training camp with his skills, earning a roster spot, and made his debut on October 17, 2017, against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Martin Necas’ Contract Breakdown
Shown below is a table that gives insights into Martin Necas' base salary, signing bonus, and cap hit:
Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
2024-25 | 26 | $6,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
2025-26 | 27 | $6,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
2026-27 | 28 | N/A | N/A | UFA | UFA |
How much is Martin Necas getting paid?
Martin Necas is set to earn $6,000,000 in the 2024-25 season. This includes a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $3,000,000. Additionally, his contract carries a cap hit of $6,500,000. Over the two years of his contract, he will earn a guaranteed total of $13,000,000, with an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Martin Necas Career Earnings
As of 2024, Martin Necas has earned $8,926,725 throughout his NHL career. With his current contract, he is projected to earn an additional $6,000,000 in 2024 and $7,000,000 in 2025, bringing his total career earnings to $21,926,725 by the end of the 2025 season as per sportrac.
What are the terms of Martin Necas’s Contract?
There are no additional terms in his contract with the Hurricanes. He is committed to playing for the teams for two years, starting from the 2024-2025 season as per Sportrac.
How much of Martin Necas’ contract is guaranteed?
Martin Necas is committed to playing for the Carolina Hurricanes under a two-year $13,000,000 contract with the entire amount of his contract guaranteed as per Sportrac.
Martin Necas’ Contract History
Martin Necas has signed three contracts throughout his NHL journey. The first contract Necas signed was an entry-level, three-year contract worth $4,387,500 with a cap hit of $863,333 with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 14, 2017. Necas' second contract signing took place in August 2022, when he signed a two-year contract extension until the 2023-24 season. In 2024, he signed another contract extension with the Hurricanes for two years as per Sportrac.
Year(s) | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Status |
2017-2021 | 3 years | $4,387,500 | $1,462,500 | $277,500 | Rookie Deal |
2022-2023 | 2 years | $6,000,000 | $3,000,000 | N/A | Extension |
2024-2026 | 2 years | $13,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $3,000,000 | Extension |
FAQ's On Martin Necas Contract
A. Martin Necas is set to make a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $3,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $6,500,000 for the 2024-2025 season.
A. Martin Necas was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
A. Martin Necas is 25 years old as of May 2024.
A. Martin Necas is playing for the Carolina Hurricanes
A. Martin Necas will be UFA after his current two-year contract.