Necas Breaks Out in First Full Avalanche Season

Martin Necas didn't just contribute in his first complete season with Colorado - he posted career numbers that suggest the Avalanche might have found a legitimate difference-maker. The Czech winger's production spike raises serious questions about what he's capable of when he's fully integrated into a system that plays to his strengths. This kind of breakout performance is exactly what contenders need from their depth pieces to make a real run.