Value of: Jake Evans

[Captain Mountain]

He may get a late 1st but I hope Fitz doesn't spend that kind of draft capital on him. We have 3- 2nds (as long as Allen does not get 40 games) and some other prospects. Our 1st this year goes to CGY. Devs probably need a top 6 depth guy and a bottom forward at a minimum to make any real noise.

Montreal has 4 2nds over next two draftsand have extra picks in the first 4 rounds this year. I think Evans ends up re-signing in Montreal in the end, but I don't think one or even more of NJ's likely very late 2nds is what Montreal would look for in a trade.

 

[Smitty426]

I do wish you luck in your search. Sometimes, it's best to chase the unattractive piece but still gets the job done. Evans is too much of a target by several teams IMO.

I'd be looking at guys with some term left instead. Getting a body that fills that spot for 2 years makes more sense if you were forced to give up the late 1st.

It will be interesting to see how the Habs manage Evans and Savard while we chase the playoffs.

Yeah most likely thats the case. The volume shooting% is attractive (and what we need). Donato is on my last. The term thing is tough unless cap goes all the way up to $97M, we have enough for Luke Hughes maybe Kovacevich (btw thx for him, be a godsend) and a small add. We usually grab players with term but I think its rentals.