We've Just Learned What the Canadiens Would Receive for Jake Evans, And It's Less Than Expected

Especially following his recent performances, many of us believed he could fetch a first-round draft pick ahead of the trade deadline. However, the excellent Pierre LeBrun has just poured cold water on that possibility.

On his podcast, titled Radar, LeBrun mentioned that he doesn't believe in this possibility.

In my opinion, that settles the matter.

As the excellent Marc-Olivier Beaudoin rightly points out: If Jake Evans is only going to bring back a second-round pick at most, then clearly I'm trying to extend his contract.

It has practically become a cliché, but the same mistake that was made in the past with players like Artturi Lehkonen or Phillip Danault should not be repeated.

This will definitely be a fascinating situation to monitor over the next few weeks, especially since Kent Hughes opened up (yesterday) the possibility of extending Jake Evans' contract, though he also appears ready to consider all options.

Jake Evans, 28, has 23 points in 40 games this season, including 10 goals, and currently earns $1.7 million per year.

He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.