History of Martin Nečas in Timeline

Martin Nečas is a Czech professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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January 1999: Martin Nečas's Birth

In January 1999, Martin Nečas was born. He is a Czech professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL.

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2012: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2012, Nečas participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a youth team from Chomutov.

2014: Leads Czech Under-16 League in Scoring

In 2014, Nečas led the Czech under-16 league in scoring with 91 points in 34 games, playing for junior teams of Žďár nad Sázavou and Kometa Brno.

2015: Continued Junior Hockey Career

In 2015, Nečas continued playing junior hockey, splitting his time between the junior teams of Žďár nad Sázavou and Kometa Brno.

2015: International Debut

In 2015, Nečas debuted internationally with the Czech Republic under-17 team at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, serving as captain and leading the team in scoring with five points in five games.

2016: Plays for Kometa Brno

In 2016, Martin Nečas appeared in 41 games for Kometa Brno, recording 15 points during the season.

2016: Professional Debut with Kometa Brno

In 2016, Martin Nečas made his professional debut with Kometa Brno, playing a significant role in their Czech Extraliga championship win.

2016: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2016, Nečas captained the Czech Republic team at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, finishing seventh in scoring with six points and helping the team win gold.

2016: Ranked as Top Prospect

In 2016, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Nečas as the fifth-best international skater among eligible prospects for the 2017 NHL entry draft.

July 2017: Signs with Carolina Hurricanes

On July 15, 2017, after being drafted 12th overall by the Hurricanes, Nečas signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

October 2017: NHL Debut and Return to Brno

In October 2017, Martin Nečas made his NHL debut on October 17 in a 5–3 victory against the Edmonton Oilers, but was later returned on loan to Brno on October 23 to continue his development.

2017: NHL Entry Draft and Debut

In 2017, Martin Nečas was drafted 12th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL entry draft and made his NHL debut that year.

2017: World Junior Championships Debut

In 2017, Nečas made his debut in the World Junior Championships and also participated at the World U18 Championships as team captain.

2017: Loaned to Horácká Slavia Třebíč and Brno Championship

In 2017, at the conclusion of the Czech Extraliga season, Nečas was loaned to Horácká Slavia Třebíč for their playoff series, and helped Brno reach the final, but did not play in the final as he was instead sent to the 2017 World U18 Championships; Brno ultimately won the championship.

October 2018: First NHL Goal and Assignment to AHL

In October 2018, Nečas recorded his first NHL goal on October 16 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After seven games with the Hurricanes, he was then assigned to the Charlotte Checkers, the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate.

2018: World Junior Championships Success

In 2018, Nečas led the World Junior Championships with eight assists and tied for the scoring lead with 11 points, helping the Czech Republic team to a fourth-place finish. He also played in the 2018 World Championship.

October 2019: Season-Opening Goal

On October 3, 2019, Nečas scored a power play goal in the season-opening game against the Montreal Canadiens.

2019: Captained Czech Republic

In 2019, Nečas was lent to the World Junior Championships and served as captain of the Czech Republic team.

August 2022: Contract Extension with Hurricanes

On August 9, 2022, Nečas was re-signed to a two-year contract extension with the Hurricanes, lasting until the end of the 2023–24 season.

2023: Leads Hurricanes in Points

During the 2022–23 season, which was the first year of his contract extension, Nečas led the Hurricanes with 71 points.

July 2024: Signs Two-Year Bridge Contract

On July 29, 2024, after a contract dispute, the Hurricanes re-signed Nečas to a two-year bridge contract worth $6.5 million annually.

2024: Leads League in Scoring

In 2024, Martin Nečas started the 2024-25 season strong, leading the league in scoring with 35 points in 21 games by November 26, and was considered a potential Art Ross Trophy winner.

2024: World Championship Gold Medal

In 2024, Nečas represented the Czech Republic senior team at the World Championship and won a gold medal.

January 2025: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

On January 24, 2025, Nečas, along with Jack Drury, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick, was traded by the Hurricanes to the Colorado Avalanche.