On today's Jeff Marek Show, insider Elliotte Friedman discussed Martin Necas' future with the Carolina Hurricanes, revealing that it doesn't look like he'll be signing long-term with the team. <q> Jeff Marek Show: Elliotte says he doesn't want to say the Necas stuff is heating up but talk has picked up. People thought it could get worked between both sides but they don't think that's going to happen. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltradealert/status/1800223394388222313'> </a></blockquote></div> Currently, Necas, a restricted free agent, is the top player on the trade block. While the Hurricanes wanted to keep him for the upcoming season, it seems he's set to move on. Friedman reported that Carolina is seeking a significant return for Necas. <q> On Necas: Carolina is letting people know that they consider Necas a budding star and that's the kind of return they want. Star power is what they want in return I heard. Elliotte says a 1st rounder and a decent prospect isn't going to cut it. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltradealert/status/1799075197414412739'> </a></blockquote></div> Now, we'll have to see which teams enter trade talks and who offers the best bid for Necas. He's coming off a 53-point season, following a 71-point year before that.