Jake Evans contract: “the possibility has not been ruled out”

The Canadian can either keep Jake Evans or trade him by March 7 – or by Friday, if you prefer.

If they trade him, it’s likely only if the price is right on the market. And if they keep him, we’ll see if it comes with a contract extension for the rest of the season.

This is the current issue in Montreal, especially with the Canadian’s recent successes. #MessageFromTheGuysToTheLeaders

Yesterday at the Canadian :
The guys want to make the playoffs
The Sheriff had an effect
Was it Jake Evans’ last game at home?
Nick Suzuki the machine → https://t.co/usOLcllhGm

— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) March 4, 2025

For a few weeks now, almost everyone has thought that negotiations are not going super well between Evans and the Canadian for a new contract for next season.

On this subject, Renaud Lavoie is the informant who (publicly) believes the most in an agreement.

But another informant has just given hope to those who hope to see Jake Evans continue to play for the Canadian in the coming years: Darren Dreger.

The TSN journalist believes that “the possibility has not been ruled out” by the Canadian, who continues to negotiate with him.

Reminder, things can shift quickly this time of year. Amid serious trade interest in Jake Evans, the Canadiens continue to have progressive extension talks with him. A possibility that isn’t being ruled out.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 4, 2025

We can wonder if the information was leaked to raise the stakes or if the Canadian really believes, at this point, that they have a chance to sign Evans in the medium/long term.

After all, at the moment, Evans is in demand, but that doesn’t mean the offers are up to what Kent Hughes wants to feel comfortable moving.

Of course, if Evans (who is not talking to the media these days to avoid distractions) wants to sign with the Canadian, both the management and the player will have to put water in their wine. And where is the middle ground in this case? Who knows.

As long as the Canadian doesn’t overpay in the name of the rising ceiling, Evans has his place in town.

Food for thoughts : we know Jake Evans’ ceiling, 4th line center.

Be careful not to pay too much for a guy whose biggest role at 5v5 is at the 4th line center.

— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) March 4, 2025

In a nutshell

– Was the wrong guy traded?

Canucks may have traded the wrong guy pic.twitter.com/jhFJKcKuQf

— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 4, 2025

– Marc-Édouard Vlasic has blocked many shots in his career. #Record

With three blocked shots in tonight’s game, #SJSharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic tied Mark Giordano for the NHL’s all-time lead in blocked shots with 2,164.

— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) March 4, 2025

– Deadline: it’s stressful.

Claude Giroux was asked how it felt to be in Washington on the eve of a trade war? «I don’t know. I’m not sure what to say … Thanks.» #Sens

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) March 4, 2025