Hughes and the Canadiens Issue Ultimatum to Jake Evans on His Next Contract, Says Pierre Lebrun
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The contract extension of Jake Evans is really at the heart of the discussions, and in my opinion, it is very important that he stays with the Canadiens.
According to what Renaud Lavoie said, an agreement is close, and that's reassuring to hear. Jake Evans is on fire this season.
He plays a huge defensive role and could even reach 50 points.
Many are comparing him to Phillip Danault, which is no small thing!
However, Pierre LeBrun brings us back to reality. He explains that other teams, like the New Jersey Devils, are interested in Evans.
The Canadiens want to sign Jake Evans, but with one condition
Kent Hughes is ready to sign him, but he doesn't want to offer him a contract that makes no sense.
I think that's fair, especially since Evans often says that he wants to stay in Montreal.
This is his chance to prove it.
What's important to note is that the Canadiens will likely lose Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak this summer.
Evans becomes even more essential, especially for defensive assignments where the depth isn't quite ready yet.
I really believe Kent Hughes will find a good deal that satisfies everyone.
Jake Evans is a key player for the team, and in my opinion, it would be a mistake to let him go.
I really hope he stays with the Canadiens for a long time. What we should take away from this is that yes, the Canadiens are interested in signing Jake Evans, but only at the right price.
You can sense that Kent Hughes won't want this to become a bad contract.
Don't expect him to sign Evans for $5-6 million per year; that won't happen.
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