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.

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.

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

Evans posted an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

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.

In short, either Jake Evans signed, or he was leaving. Right? This is the rumor going around right now about the Canadiens’ center player, who agreed to sign for less than his worth. At $2.85 million per year for four years,

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.

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

Jake Evans can never aspire to be Mikko Rantanen. But there are connections to be made between the two. I don’t know how much the former Avalanche player really expected to be traded in the event of a salary dispute with his old club,

Habs veteran probably would have received more on the open market, but ensured his family’s security with four-year, US$11.4-million deal.