Confirmed with Link: Jake Evans signs extension (4 years, $2.85M AAV)

[sampollock]

dregs on 690 is changing his tune now MTL
he is such a troll

 

[badfish]

dregs on 690 is changing his tune now MTL
he is such a troll

What's the saying

 

[salbutera]

If they re-sign Armia, Montreal will have best 4th line in NHL.

They already do… in fact they have the best bottom-6 in the NHL. The 2nd line is / has been their Achilles heel from taking next step to becoming & staying a top-10 team - specifically lack of 2C

Armia can choose to sign one year deals with us around 2m.. but he's not getting term from me.

I’d give him 2-yrs at $2.5M without blinking - he’s accepted his role & is thriving in it

Very difficult to find big body ox w skill who are willing & eager to play the 4th line PK role Armia does

 

[Deebs]

They already do… in fact they have the best bottom-6 in the NHL. The 2nd line is / has been their Achilles heel from taking next step to becoming & staying a top-10 team - specifically lack of 2C

I'm not so sure about that but yes, the 2nd line's lack of production has held the team back this year. Even with a minor bump from them may have put us in the playoffs somewhat comfortably imo.

 

[salbutera]

I'm not so sure about that but yes, the 2nd line's lack of production has held the team back this year. Even with a minor bump from them may have put us in the playoffs somewhat comfortably imo.

Which team has a better bottom-6 collectively?

63G scored collectively, top end PK - Habs sit 5OA in PK, 0.6% from being 3OA.

 

[Deebs]

Which team has a better bottom-6 collectively?

63G scored collectively, top end PK - Habs 5OA in PK, 0.6% from being 3OA.

Guess it all depends what a team needs and asks from from their group. Our guys have been excellent, no question.

I view the penalty kill as a team stat which combines forwards, defensemen and a goalie... not just bottom 6 forwards....but everyone has a difference of opinion.

 

[Apfel Struble]

Important signing. Without him, the Habs would have taken a step back next season. I'm surprised he took so little, he's pretty good player and still on a slow and steady development curve. I don't think this will be his career year at wall, he's a savvy player

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Thought of that but he’d be more likely to seek a long term deal so at this point, a trade would make more sense. Evans was the critical signing and now that it’s been secured, there is no point overly chasing bottom line players — cap increases are best used on elite level players.

Indeed, but Armia also stated he wants to stay in Montreal. If he wants that, he'll take whatever HuGo throws at him. One year deal, 2 mil max, or buh bye teddybear.

 

[Stoneburg]

Yeah cause Evans signed for less than Hughes offered.
The credit goes to Hughes for making an offer and standing his ground.

Evans deserves credit because he took less than he could have made as a UFA. Hughes deserves credit for standing his ground.

 

[Rapala]

Evans deserves credit because he took less than he could have made as a UFA. Hughes deserves credit for standing his ground.

Which I have given him way back there if you care to check.

 

[LaP]

Which team has a better bottom-6 collectively?

63G scored collectively, top end PK - Habs sit 5OA in PK, 0.6% from being 3OA.

They play more than the usual bottom 6 though because of our lack of a 2nd line. Evans is playing 15:34 a game which is pretty high for a 3rd line center. The only player in our lineup with what would be considered normal 4th line TOI is Heineman. We basically have a bottom 9 instead of a bottom 6 which is a problem KH will have to solve.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[26Mats]

Indeed, but Armia also stated he wants to stay in Montreal. If he wants that, he'll take whatever HuGo throws at him. One year deal, 2 mil max, or buh bye teddybear.

As it stands now, if we get a 2c, I see room for only one of Gallagher or Armia on the roster. Maybe Gallgher can be traded at 50% retained.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - 2c - Demidov
Newhook - Dach - Anderson
Heineman - Evans - Armia/Gallagher

Beck, Kapanen, Roy in Laval until there are injuries.

 

[habbubba]

Pas mal, expected 2.5, overall its acceptable and manageable.

 

[red devil]

Wrong Thread

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Great value. This is a terrific signing. I'm fine giving him four years at that money. I'm surprised we got him that cheap.

 

[Adriatic]

Hopefully he gets to start the next home game so he can get a little love from the fans

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I would keep Savard. The others can walk yes.

Savard's gotta go. He's slow, old and we need to upgrade there. I'd rather give a shot to a younger player.

 

[LaP]

I would keep Savard. The others can walk yes.

As a 7th dman?

 

[salbutera]

They play more than the usual bottom 6 though because of our lack of a 2nd line. Evans is playing 15:34 a game which is pretty high for a 3rd line center. The only player in our lineup with what would be considered normal 4th line TOI is Heineman. We basically have a bottom 9 instead of a bottom 6 which is a problem KH will have to solve.

Which has the likelihood of changing starting next season w an injection of Demigod…

 

[Miller Time]

Took all of 1-day for the contract to be better than subsequent deals...

Evans @2.85/4yrs >>> Olivier @3/6yrs

 

[HuGort]

lol, Armia is gonzos, along with Dvo. Re-sign Pez if they can't find something better.

Having best 4th line and top pk unit is quite a thing

 

[red devil]

 

[HomaridII]

Media op: Evans | Montréal Canadiens

Jake Evans addresses the media following Wednesday's practice at Rogers Place in Edmonton

www.nhl.com

Jake Evans press conference.

Highlights. His whole apartment was packed up ready to go in a trade but his heart told him to stay here. He spoke to ex team mates who told him, chasing money is not the way to go about it. He loves the organization, his team mates, the city and the fans. And decided to stay.

he will now buy a house and settle here.

 

[Mikah]

Media op: Evans | Montréal Canadiens

Jake Evans addresses the media following Wednesday's practice at Rogers Place in Edmonton

www.nhl.com

Jake Evans press conference.

Highlights. His whole apartment was packed up ready to go in a trade but his heart told him to stay here. He spoke to ex team mates who told him, chasing money is not the way to go about it. He loves the organization, his team mates, the city and the fans. And decided to stay.

he will now buy a house and settle here.

I think that's a bit misleading.

He knew that either way, he was moving out of his appartment... whether he was traded or signed long term to stay!