Elliotte Friedman leaks a failed blockbuster trade involving Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas

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insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that the Blues were very interested in acquiring Necas this summer. However, the trade didn't go through, and Necas ended up re-signing with the Hurricanes.

Necas, 25, had a solid season last year with 53 points in 77 games, including 24 goals and 29 assists. The Blues' interest in him was likely due to their need for more offensive depth.

While we'll never know how a move to the Blues would have panned out, it's clear that Necas was a sought-after player.

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Western Conference team nearly acquired Martin Necas this summer