DENVER, Colo. — The Colorado Avalanche have signed Martin Necas to an eight-year contract extension through 2034. Necas' deal is worth $92 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because terms were not disclosed.

When the contract kicks in starting with the 2026-27 NHL season, Necas will count $11.5 million against the salary cap annually. That is $500,000 a year less than what Mikko Rantanen signed for with rival Dallas.

After being unable to extend Rantanen last winter, Colorado traded the Finnish forward to Carolina, with Necas as part of the return. The Hurricanes after also not signing Rantanen long term traded him to the Stars on deadline day, when he inked a $96 million contract over e

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