The 6-foot-1, 178-pound center is a self-described "typical playmaker." The NHL's Director of European Scouting Goran Stubb says Necas "is a very good skater with acceleration and speed," noting that he "creates scoring opportunities with his surprising moves and high skill level."
"I like to play a two-way game. I think I am a very good skater," Necas said. "I need to work on my strength and being stronger."
Head European scout Robert Kron had an influential hand in scouting and ultimately drafting Necas.
"Robert works hard for us and spends a lot of time over in Europe. It was great that it fell for him to get one of the guys he knows really well," Francis said. "He thinks a lot of this guy, knows him in talking to him and feels real comfortable that we have a character guy as well as a good hockey player."
For his part, Necas said he wasn't sure when his name would be called in the draft. But he was certainly happy to hear it at 12.
"I had a very good interview with [Carolina], but it's a little bit of a lottery for players," he said. "You don't know which team will pick you, but I'm really glad for Carolina."
Being drafted into the NHL was one dream for Necas. That has been realized. The next dream? Playing in the NHL, something he said he hopes he can accomplish in the near future.
"The NHL Is the best league in the world," he said. "I am going to work hard every day. I want to be in the NHL."
"This guy has put on some weight and probably needs to put on some more weight and grow a little bit there," Francis said. "But with his skill and smarts, you don't bet against guys like that."