Jake Evans remains one of the most important elements of the Montreal Canadiens, considered one of the best soldiers in the NHL on the penalty kill. Especially since offensively, he is coming more and more out of his shell, as demonstrated by his record of ten goals and 23 points in 39 duels. This pick allows him to climb to fourth place among CH scorers, which remains colossal.
Evans is well-liked by his peers, the coaching staff, management and the organization’s fanatics. When you have this type of player, who was drafted and educated by the organization, you have to keep his services, right? The 28-year-old center is currently completing the final year of a pact earning him an annual salary of $1.7 million.
He signed the four copies of his current agreement on October 3, 2021, when Marc Bergevin was the conductor of the bleu-blanc-rouge. A very honest pact for a valiant warrior, who should pocket more than double when he signs his next contract. A contract which is almost in the pocket, according to the dialogue of Renaud Lavoie.
“I don’t know when, I don’t know the date, but there’s a wedding coming up to make sure Jake stays in the organization. It won’t be Phillip Danault’s contract at $5.5 million per year, there…” – Renaud Lavoie
No, it shouldn’t be the $5.5 million that Phillip Danault pockets annually, but, in my opinion, he will receive between $4 and $4.5 million per year (over four years?). It remains only one feeling and only speculation, but its current structure fully demonstrates the importance of the number 71 within this tight-knit group.
How much money do you think annually that Kent Hughes, a man who works with great aplomb and structure, will give to Jake Evans?
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