Evans had a lot of money-related thoughts running through his head in his contract year, but ultimately, he and his wife chose happiness.

Multiple sources report that Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans was a highly sought-after asset on the trade market. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli even had him in fourth place on his list of 45 trade targets,

Jake Evans isn't going anywhere. The Montreal Canadiens signed the 28-year-old centerman to a four-year contract extension worth $11.4 million, ending any speculation that he may get dealt away ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

It’s done: this is the end of the Jake Evans file. Kent Hughes pulled off a big move by ensuring he would stay with the club in the long term through a contract extension. He will be signed until 2029 with the

Despite seeing his name swirling in trade rumors throughout the 2024-25 NHL campaign, Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is off the market.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is off the trade market after he received a four-year extension. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.85 million. Evans, 28, gets a raise after playing under a three-year deal that carries a modest $1.

BROSSARD – Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Tuesday that the Club has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension (2025-26 to 2028-29) with forward Jake Evans. The deal will pay him an average annual salary of $2.85 million.

The NHL trade deadline has officially ended. A lot has happened. Even though the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make any trades, the signing of Jake Evans (at an excellent price) remains the highlight of the past few days/weeks.

Dallas Cowboys standout defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa agreed to terms on a four-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.

The Montreal Canadiens were not going to overpay Evans as he approached unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career, and probably the only time he will do so with sufficient demand around the league to sign a lucrative deal at a time when the salary cap is set to rise significantly for three straight years.

There you go. It’s done! Jake Evans and the Montreal Canadiens have agreed on the terms of a contract extension. The agreement, which will start this summer, is for a duration of four years. Evans will receive an average of $2.

Jake Evans chose what was best for himself, and the Montreal Canadiens should be very thankful he did. Eric Engels shares his thoughts on an extension that neither side will regret.