Player Discussion Jake Evans (Part II)

[BozoTheClown]

5 years/20 million

 

[badfish]

I have a feeling if the Habs let Jake Evans walk they will spend a few seasons trying to find a replacement.

 

[expy]

I have a feeling if the Habs let Jake Evans walk they will spend a few seasons trying to find a replacement.

If we even find a replacement.

 

[dcyhabs]

Best case is probably to sign him to a reasonable contract before he gets to FA status. Maybe 3 million per year? A bit more? It depends on whether you think the additional ice time he gets on a bad team compensates for playing on a team that doesn’t generate much offense.

 

[Naslundforever]

I imagine something like 4x3.5 max but he’s easily 2C right now so habs don’t have much leverage.

They might be afraid and play him with Laine so his stats are padded ahead of going ufa. They closed out tonight’s game together I think.

I’d rather they overpay a real offensive 2c and play youth bottom 6 if it comes down to a choice there but so many scenarios ahead.

 

[Shutdown]

hope they don't overpay to keep him because that shooting percentage isn't replicable. but those who said if you get rid of him, you'll be paying the same price to replace him are right.

i want a bigger bottom 6 but Evans has rounded out his game. he used to be way more vanilla. he's good enough now that you can sacrifice some size for what he brings to the table. we just have to develop or bring in some big bottom 6 wingers (Xhekaj, Tuch)

 

[BLONG7]

hope they don't overpay to keep him because that shooting percentage isn't replicable. but those who said if you get rid of him, you'll be paying the same price to replace him are right.

i want a bigger bottom 6 but Evans has rounded out his game. he used to be way more vanilla. he's good enough now that you can sacrifice some size for what he brings to the table. we just have to develop or bring in some big bottom 6 wingers (Xhekaj, Tuch)

He is having an excellent season so far...............good tiing on his part.
I think in January we hear about a 4 year extension......3.5M X 4 years. 14M should do it, and it doubles his current contract. He deserves that for sure.

 

[Jurivan Demidovsky]

Smart player getting better as he ages

He is having an excellent season so far...............good tiing on his part.
I think in January we hear about a 4 year extension......3.5M X 4 years. 14M should do it, and it doubles his current contract. He deserves that for sure.

I would even give him a shot at the 2C position

 

[japhi27returns]

30 point shutdown C is worth 4-5 everyday of the week and thats what he’ll get paid.

 

[MarkJ]

I have a feeling if the Habs let Jake Evans walk they will spend a few seasons trying to find a replacement.

Danault all over again.

 

[KevSkillz4]

If we trade Evans, I will lose my mind

 

[Tyson]

If we trade Evans, I will lose my mind

He will be the 3rd line center next season and Beck will Center the 4th.

 

[Jurivan Demidovsky]

If we trade Evans, I will lose my mind

They won't trade him. We need him. Next year we're in the playoffs.

 

[Andrei79]

He will be the 3rd line center next season and Beck will Center the 4th.

Nobody talks about him but I wouldn't underrate what Dvorak has been doing the last month or so. I know the narrative is that he sucks and is vanilla, but he's been the glue of that third line.

 

[Tyson]

Nobody talks about him but I wouldn't underrate what Dvorak has been doing the last month or so. I know the narrative is that he sucks and is vanilla, but he's been the glue of that third line.

He has been really good but you can't keep them all. At 4.5 mil though you need more than 11 points

 

[JT3]

I'd go as high as 4x4 on him. I think his game will age well, and losing him would be a large step back that we frankly can't afford

 

[Guess]

100% resign him, just don't give him a NTC. If he becomes expendable in the future, as long as the contract is alright, we can get something reasonable in return.

 

[Ezpz]

Outscoring slaf from the bottom six. Not sure who anyone thinks we're replacing him with.

 

[GHJimmy]

I've always never really liked him for some odd reason, but now he's a complete gem, He's definitely proved his middle six

 

[Stoneburg]

Evans continues to reinforce value to Canadiens in third straight win

It’s no coincidence that Jake Evans is playing the best hockey of his career with 301 NHL games under his belt and his role finally mastered. His value to the Canadiens is undeniable and should lead to conversations about his future, writes Eric Engels.

www.sportsnet.ca

I do not understand, this management team is supposed to be all about communication, yet Evans hears nothing about his contract status. If they want to trade him, let him know. If they want to re-sign him, let him know. If they are deciding, let him know!

 

[Rapala]

Evans is going to want something close to a Blake Coleman type of deal and why wouldn't he?

People need to look at what Coleman did for Tampa in the cup their winning seasons Evans can have that same kind of impact.
While Coleman is still playing decent hockey for Calgary at 33 4.9 x 6 was too steep IMO.

 

[Goalfield13]

Outscoring slaf from the bottom six. Not sure who anyone thinks we're replacing him with.

Has more points than Newhook and Dach combined.