What's the max you'd give to Evans?

[crazyd74]

If you're the gm of the most rewarded nhl franchise and top 5 biggest market, you can't get any better than Dvorak at 3C and force you to resign him? Tell me you're jocking. Haha ya got almost got me !!

Frankly, wish I were. Our roster has no recent UFA signing. Out of the 11 traded players acquired, only 2 have solidified our roster in the likes of Suzuki (under previous management) and Matheson (HuGo era). Savard is quite serviceable, but alternatives are more plentiful.

I'm not counting Laine, although his presence has been impactful, it has also been limited. Can't even say if he'll be there next season. And lately, has become a circus act.

 

[salbutera]

I was looking at Lars Eller's deal with Washington at relatively the same age in 2018 he got 3.5m x 5

Is Evans worth Lars Eller dollars and term in today's market as a 3C or is he ultimately a 4C?

Eller was playing 3C his entire career up to that point vs Evans slotted at 4C other than fill in for Dach as 2C which was always viewed as temp

 

[Rapala]

Eller was playing 3C his entire career up to that point vs Evans slotted at 4C other than fill in for Dach as 2C which was always viewed as temp

Exactly my point Evans will be looking to be paid as a 3C because that's where he's played on this team for the most part.

 

[Ozmodiar]

This is a tricky one.

- trade him. Maybe if it’s for a 1st.

- short term. 3 yrs, Dvo money. Off the books when Demi and Hage ELCs expire. Doesn’t really interfere with development of others. BUT … gone for Cup window.

- longer term. 5 years, but they’d have to dial down the cap hit to the 3-3.5 range.

 

[salbutera]

Exactly my point Evans will be looking to be paid as a 3C because that's where he's played on this team for the most part.

4C, Dvorak has been playing 3C role

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

This is a tricky one.

- trade him. Maybe if it’s for a 1st.

- short term. 3 yrs, Dvo money. Off the books when Demi and Hage ELCs expire. Doesn’t really interfere with development of others. BUT … gone for Cup window.

- longer term. 5 years, but they’d have to dial down the cap hit to the 3-3.5 range.

He have no place in Cup Run. 3 years maximum, maybe overpay a bit for for that short term. His salary doesn't really count, it's the term.

 

[morhilane]

I've said it before, if Evans coming back next season will depend on him accepting a short term contract with the Habs.
Whatever he is traded depends where the Habs are in the standing at the deadline.

It seemed like some posters expect HuGo to replace all three of Dach, Dvorak, and Evans next year.

Good luck.

HuGo are of course thinking of extending Dvorak. HuGo didn't expect Dach to do anything in the first half of the season after his surgey, they aren't in any hurry there, next season maybe, but not this year.

 

[Rapala]

I've said it before, if Evans coming back next season will depend on him accepting a short term contract with the Habs.
Whatever he is traded depends where the Habs are in the standing at the deadline.


HuGo are of course thinking of extending Dvorak. HuGo didn't expect Dach to do anything in the first half of the season after his surgey, they aren't in any hurry there, next season maybe, but not this year.

We are going to need a lefty or even two.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

4C, Dvorak has been playing 3C role

In the best world, Evans is a reliable 4C. He's not the perfect shut down center for a 3C role. He would do fine like vs 55% of the teams but I don't see him taking precious time checking one of the Tkachuck or any brutal force of the NHL who wins in the PO. He do fine vs the lower teams but let's not mistake ourselves, vs the top teams he's not there. Not at 2C or 3C. His last 4 years he was worth 2,5 mil the 2 first years, 3,25 last year and 4 mil this year. And his concussion injury history. Playing him into a big role is running for an injured player.

 

[salbutera]

In the best world, Evans is a reliable 4C. He's not the perfect shut down center for a 3C role. He would do fine like vs 55% of the teams but I don't see him taking precious time checking one of the Tkachuck or any brutal force of the NHL who wins in the PO. He do fine vs the lower teams but let's not mistake ourselves, vs the top teams he's not there. Not at 2C or 3C. His last 4 years he was worth 2,5 mil the 2 first years, 3,25 last year and 4 mil this year. And his concussion injury history. Playing him into a big role is running for an injured player.

Evans role is 4C & go to PK specialist.. I expect he’ll get term (5 years) for $$$, and takeover 3C role from Dvorak after deadline

 

[morhilane]

We are going to need a lefty or even two.

Yeah, that all the Habs centers are right handed beside Dvorak is somewhat ridiculous (even among the prospects, it's mostly right handed kids). Probably one of the reason they wanted Newhook, but he's been very ineffective this season despite the effort level.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Evans role is 4C & go to PK specialist.. I expect he’ll get term (5 years) for $$$, and takeover 3C role from Dvorak after deadline

You want Evans at age 31 or 32-33 when Habs will be challenging the top teams? You want to sign him 5 years deal when he had his best career season at age 28? And you don't think Habs can not have better in 2 or 3 years? Do you think Bruins, Bolts, Panthers, Stars and Avalange would sign him today or thinking in 3 years he would be perfect with them, with the roster they have? Why we have to settle for the lowest? Why we lower the bar?

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

This is a tricky one.

- trade him. Maybe if it’s for a 1st.

- short term. 3 yrs, Dvo money. Off the books when Demi and Hage ELCs expire. Doesn’t really interfere with development of others. BUT … gone for Cup window.

- longer term. 5 years, but they’d have to dial down the cap hit to the 3-3.5 range.

It’s really tricky. I love his game right now.
It’s a contract year but he was kind of trending this way before the Acheifele hit.

They gotta give Beck a try out soon I think

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

HuGo are of course thinking of extending Dvorak. HuGo didn't expect Dach to do anything in the first half of the season after his surgey, they aren't in any hurry there, next season maybe, but not this year.

What ?? Extending Dvorak? He's the worst, the slowest and the most vanilla player the Habs had since Manny Malhotra or Dwight King. He's the tank commander yeah but we have to turn the page. Enough is enough !!

How can you write of course? Do you have inside infos?

How many fingers am I holding up mor?

 

[WeThreeKings]

What ?? Extending Dvorak? He's the worst, the slowest and the most vanilla player the Habs had since Manny Malhotra or Dwight King. He's the tank commander yeah but we have to turn the page. Enough is enough !!

How can you write of course? Do you have inside infos?

They are absolutely not extending Dvorak.. not sure what that poster was thinking lol

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

They are absolutely not extending Dvorak.. not sure what that poster was thinking lol

The poster must not feel right. He should call a nurse at home to check his vital signs, lol.

 

[morhilane]

They are absolutely not extending Dvorak.. not sure what that poster was thinking lol

Kinda joking actually.

But, I wouldn't be surprised if Hughes did make an offer to Dvorak on July 1st if he's still on the roster post deadline, but Dvorak will sign with another team.

The poster must not feel right. He should call a nurse at home to check his vital signs, lol.

I'm feeling fine thank you very much.

 

[sampollock]

They are absolutely not extending Dvorak.. not sure what that poster was thinking lol

agreed... no way no how

trade him out of town

 

[jellybeans]

They are absolutely not extending Dvorak.. not sure what that poster was thinking lol

Still drunk from his christmas party

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Evans has been playing really well. But by the time he signs his next deal, he'll be 29. What that means is this will probably be his only chance to cash in. On the open market, he could probably find some idiots to pay him 4.5 x 6 years with the cap going to 92.5. I wish him the best and he deserves all the money he can get but that isn't with the habs

 

[CHfan1]

With those looking to move on from Evans, how do you envision Montreal’s centre line-up looking next season and the season after.

 

[Redux91]

HuGo are of course thinking of extending Dvorak. HuGo didn't expect Dach to do anything in the first half of the season after his surgey, they aren't in any hurry there, next season maybe, but not this year.

Are you INSANE lol (sorry)

They'll sign Evans TO Dvoraks current Salary Cap hit of 4.25M before they even DREAM of signing Dvorak , they didn't even trade for him lol
Hell, expect Dvorak to get moved at the deadline even btw, let alone re-signing him

Especially not with Beck AND Kapanen on the way

 

[GrandBison]

You guys are full Armia on him. Let's trade him and get more than he really worths on a contender.

 

[Sorinth]

If Evans is traded then Dvorak at one or two years at something like 800K is perfectly fine. It's not plan A, but it's also not insane/crazy to consider. The Dvorak, Anderson, Gallagher line has been pretty good, if they continue to produce like they have then it's not a big issue and it's decent insurance.

If Evans is re-signed then yeah no chance of Dvorak also being re-signed.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

With those looking to move on from Evans, how do you envision Montreal’s centre line-up looking next season and the season after.

It's 2 years rebuilding, unless 2 major pieces come here : a true established 1C or 2nd C.
And a true 1 or 2 goalie. And maybe a gritty 3rd line center. In 3 years Habs should resolve the problem of C depth, in 3 years Evans will be 30 and not sure if he will be the type we want when our window Cup Running will open. My envision is transition years and I think it's time to trade or sign an ufa center. Beck will soon be nhl ready.