Hurricanes re-sign C Martin Necas to 2-year deal

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Carolina center Martin Necas, who had filed with for salary arbitration on July 5, avoided a hearing by signing a two-year, $13 million contract with the Hurricanes on Monday.

Necas, 25, was a restricted free agent after a 53-point season (24 goals, 29 assists) in 77 games for Carolina last season. In 11 playoff games, he added nine points (four goals, five assists).

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