Montreal Canadiens HUGE Jake Evans Trade Rumor

[@shaunstarr]

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[@myyke65]

Evans is the kind of player that the Montreal Canadians need.

[@garyoverholt1958]

They need to sign him. He is a piece we need.

[@shaunstarr]

What’s the offer you’d make if you were Hughes?👊🏻

[@JoeBoozer]

Wrong

[@user-wp9mb5yq5e]

@@caperboy1169 yet Beck hasn't proved anything. Evans has proved a ton and 28 isn't old for a C. He's got at least 5 great years left, he's literally in his prime lol

[@JoeBoozer]

He he's to be traded you are the type of person in two years that will complain we didn't trade him when his value was hi

[@bb-kc9be]

@@caperboy1169came here to say this. They move off Evans because all signs point to Beck being a younger, cost-controlled upgrade.

[@THEGDB]

I offer Evans either 4 years at 4mil or 5 years at 3.5 . It's a fair offer and in line with his role on the team , the special teams are finally showing up and Evans is a big part of that. Beck playing at wing with Evans at c would be very nice

[@ScoyGeorge]

I think Evans is a key piece of our puzzle. He is a swiss army knife can play in any situation.

[@shaunstarr]

I don’t disagree but how do you see the timing of it working? Year 3 of a rebuild and a options coming up next year in Kapanen and Beck and Evans is 28 and maybe looking at his one shot at a big pay day on a long term deal

[@JoeBoozer]

No thanks. We have Beck

[@ScoyGeorge]

@@shaunstarr Yeah he's going to want a longer term deal I agree and his value has never been higher. Seems we might have to imagine a world without Evans. We are already short centers. Going to take some moves by Huges and Gorton for sure.

[@SamuelAtalla]

@@shaunstarrDvorak (best faceoff guy) is also a UFA though. Starting next season with Kapanen and Beck? 2 rookies? Tough scenario. More growing pains. Hage is still 1.5- 2 years away. I get all the arguments on both side though. I just think he adds more value to this team as a whole by staying (if they can agree to a contract ofc). It's not always calculated in terms of return (picks and players) sometimes knowing you need to keep a piece to remain semi-competitive during a rebuild to propel you forward is more important than the net return in "hockey currency"

[@DiedonSunday]

@@SamuelAtalla Totally agree, great comment. If we don't re-sign him we'll have to sign or trade for a center for next year anyways. Just sign him already.

[@danieldejong6382]

Merry Christmas guys, good discussion. Before predictions on your part, I'm sure management has put a value on Evans and Evans +agent have a number in mind, so let things play out in private.

[@saidcuda]

Love this extra content, Shaun!

[@shaunstarr]

Thanks! Been a passion project and something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Took some time studying up on KZbin and learned some new software and just having a good time. So glad you’re digging it. Cheers👊🏻

[@concherover]

Great show as always buddy.

[@shaunstarr]

Thanks bro!

[@BuellersBack]

Sign him for a fair well deserved contract (say 3.7M for 4 years). He will easily be tradable in 2 years, if we don't need him anymore (I think we will be happy to keep him).

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@MC-rs5tx]

The best trade is often the one that you don’t make! The Habs should sign him ASAP, as simple as that! We have enough good prospects and picks!

[@damsquare-nh4md]

That is such a crap cliché.

[@MC-rs5tx]

@@damsquare-nh4md Thanks for your nice comment!

[@Hockeydad27]

Evans finally figured out his game we need him let beck and mesar continue developing

[@alexandretimbro5654]

Funny that he finally figured it out... On his contract year...😊

[@Hockeydad27]

@ it’s very suspicious players get going when contract year is up

[@matrixseeker7911]

After Suzuki, Jake is the only true Center on the team. I am on the fence on this potential trade. Dvorak is completely unproductive except at face offs, and Dach is playing like a winger.

[@shaunstarr]

He’s 28 and having a career year. I’d be shocked if he took a discount on what I think is his only shot at a big pay day for all his hard work.

[@nathanhillier4222]

Put him as a second line center with laine dach is done 😊

[@TerryRowsell-ov9rv]

I am looking at Jake right now & I am going to say this while just [FORGETTING ABOUT HIS NUMBERS] for a second, Jake Evans is a [STANDOUT] on the ice no matter what his past numbers show us. I am thinking that Jake has just bloomed this year & he will continue on this rapid pace through the rest of the year & years to come unless a big injury hits him? Evans was always showing good potential but this year he has hit his stride & it's almost as if he has been a [LATE BLOOMER] but not that he was not a good player previously but he has figured this game out & is showing us what great players are all about. I realize that the future is the [unknown] but it sure looks like he has great promise for these next 6 years or so & whoever gets his services will be so much better if he can continue on his pace? If anyone pays a first rounder pick for him & his play continues, they will not regret paying that for this player & if I were a GM, I'd take the gamble to get his services especially if I were a team in the mix for a few years to be a potential playoff team.

[@bobmatley]

He is likely going to cost near $4 million a year. It would cost about $20 million for 5 years is probably what his agent would ask for. We have a serious issue though since if he is traded we likely also are going to be done with Dvorak after this. That means we are left with Suzuki and Dach for centers with Newhook being moved to center. This means both Beck and Kapanen would have to be brought in. Other thing is Demidov can play center so that is something to think about for next season. I believe we will be good in 3 to 4 years when Hage comes along Beck is going to be the type of player that is huge in playoff runs as he seems to score the important goals on a regular basis he showed it last season when he won playoff MVP scoring two goals in the final game. I think Dach will be fine as long as he doesn't suffer another long term injury. He missed a lot of time I think he is still not there mentally he will be much better next year. He should also start to look better in a month or two.

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@Gazza.Ctr33]

I love Owen Beck but I still hold out hope that Evans stays longterm with the Canadiens.

[@shaunstarr]

I know and that’s what fun about this. Does Evans want a role or does he go for a career pay day if he keep it up

[@nunyabidness159]

I'm torn on whether trading Evans is the best plan. A 6'4 C coming back is appealing but the "inconsistent" label scares me at this point. If you look at our Center depth, we're lacking and it's a position that we need to improve at. That said, if this is the deal that KH and JG decide to go with, I'll trust their judgement. Trades with Colorado have not worked out all that well for MTL. Lehkonen and Newhook trades are not looking stellar. We'll see what happens but I hope any return for Evans, if traded, ends up as a long term win for the Habs.

[@toddlauretteHabsforlife]

Habs need to keep Evans, he's really good on the PK, he puts 125% in EVERY shift, every practice. I dont think the timing is off, they will regret trading him, should they do so. They need more players like Evans. Mitch is TOTALLY wrong on Evans, he's worth $4M a season easily, and i think we would get a first round pick for him, but dont want to find out. He isn't just having a good season this year, he always plays hard, and he is overlooked. I like Evans more then Lekhonen.

[@shaunstarr]

Great take👊🏻

[@bobmatley]

Evans is worth easily a 1st rounder he is a premier penalty killer he will be in demand for teams that need that shut down center. But I would prefer a 1st rounder for 2026 which is deeper draft and we already have multiple first for 25.

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@matrixisreal2023]

We can get something big for Jake Evan’s

[@rich.jerkov]

Shaun, we're can I go to read more about this exceptionally high ceiling? Some scouting report? Would like to take a look. Also, Dvorak is 100% out at the end of the season. This leaves us with Suzuki.... That's all... if we trade Evans. If the Evans camp is asking for 5 years, I get your point. But we are at least 3 years away from a center line good enough that there isn't a place for Evans. Our kids need to progress. If we head into the next season with only one centre eith NHL experience, we will regress. I got to say, I don't agree with the notion that Evans is not a fit. Seems to me he's perfect to insure the transition until Beck and Hage establish themselves. That is if Hage ever does.

[@shaunstarr]

Plenty online. I’d start at elite prospects 👊🏻

[@glaframb]

15 M$ for 5 years for Jake Evans AAV 3M$/yr or 10 M$ for 4 yrs AAV 2,5 M$ /yr

[@birdythebird]

Jake Evans is a 3rd line center

[@cotesteph]

Suzuki might be the only center left next year if Dvorak and Evans get traded, and Dach gets moved to the wing because he is simply not a center. Owen Beck might be ready for a spot, but are they ready for such a turnover ?

[@Klaatu_22]

The Newhook/Dach comparison doesn’t exactly give me a warm fuzzy feeling. If we can sign Jake to a performance compensatory contract we should. 4M based on 1 good start? NO. 3+ M or we have to wish him well.

[@shaunstarr]

He’s had a great start but it’s only one season

[@xlwolfff]

If we trade to vegas. They should give us Trevor Connelly for him

[@shaunstarr]

Like it👊🏻

[@denisepink8794]

Simon the snake Boivere would cream his jeans 👖 if that happened

[@powers1500]

I would like Connelly too...but would need to give them the Calgary pick too plus Evans !!!

[@shawallamba3346]

Do not trade with Colorado, i’m tired of seeing us getting 👊’d every time we do a deal.

[@shawallamba3346]

@@powers1500i’d make that trade. 2025 draft class seems lousy

[@panathenaea]

As I keep saying, the top two C on a competitive team can’t be bad at face offs. Dach at C is more likely to fail just because of that. As you say, the timing with Evans is off. Sell high. Look after the top 3 lines (top 2 would be a steal)

[@shaunstarr]

Happy holidays brother

[@rich.jerkov]

But you aren't selling high, you're trading high. Big difference. When selling, what you acquire doesn't wind up being worthless, which is actually more likely than not when trading for a 2nd round pick. The player rumoured coming back has done nothing to suggest he would go higher in a re-draft. He's skating is sub-par and offensive potential limited. This guy projects to be bottom 6, if he makes it at all. We don't even have 4 true centermen in the Habs lineup. We know Dvorak is gone after the season, that brings us down to two. Trading away yet another centerman, one of only two playing very well is crazy. We're at the stage we must improve for the development of our young players. Going into next season with one centermen with NHL experience all but guarantees we regress. One injury away from having no centermen at all.

[@panathenaea]

@ don’t disagree with you. It all depends on return. Who they get or what they get, whether they plan on keeping what they get in return or to package either something else to get something even better. I’m sure there are steps ahead that we scenes we aren’t aware of. The timing aspect is true though. Spending too much on your bottom 6 especially on a guy whose age doesn’t fit the rebuild schedule feels like….the problem we have now. You are so right. The C problem is concerning. Not saying to give Evan’s away at the first opportunity but I am concerned about the cost of retaining him

[@paulouellette6934]

Jake is not moving 😮

[@Sam-xx5kz]

not a tough call. Either offer $3M on a 4yr deal or else trade. He wasnt given an extension at the beginning of the season. It seems more valuable to sell high on a pending UFA. Ship him off at the deadline and create room for players like Beck and Hage that will likely push the middle 6 centre positions when they are in their contention years. If we're looking at a 3C that has a career avg of 31 point per 82 games played over his career....I dont see Beck having too much issue matching but if he does fall flat Hage may be his successor. 2C is my biggest concern and Evans is bottom 6 NOT middle 6. BUT post him in middle 6 assignments(or TOI) to allow him to advertise his abilities. Get a bidding war for the vet and take the trade. Some of us fans fall in love with players but Evans is good right now, at 30+ not so much. Let Hughes rebrand these Canadiens and not hold on to aging players from previous management who couldnt use the draft to garner top 6 candidates. Rebuilds take time but Evans is probably the easiest to market. Keep the growth through the draft, they get Demidov next year and probably test out Becks depth role with the Habs and maybe Hage the year after. This Sapovaliv kid looks like a huge lotto ticket as his AHL numbers arent good. Beck is producing 21 pts in 28 games to Sapovalivs 11 pts in 26 games(both in rookie seasons).

[@inventionkelly3153]

Jake evans for connor bedard chicago would really help hawks depth

[@broznar1019]

I think its money 💰 time for evans. Hes been a good player for the habs worked his way through the depth chart and now hitting his prime. Would be nice to keep him but inthink he's playing himself out of the habs' budget.

[@shaunstarr]

Wish the timing was better so Habs can keep him but I believe you’re right👊🏻

[@broznar1019]

@@shaunstarr indeed, hurts that the center position is so thin with lots of question marks around Dach, Newhook and future prospects. Think have probably have to bite the bullet and pay him a little extra to stay. I would like a 3 year 10mil contract extension, p.s. love the morning show, listen to it every morning before work

[@nilsbrown7996]

His homies vibe-ing on his success? It’s no time to be giving the group a downer. Not for an uncertainty. The CH lucked into a lot of free capital in terms of talent recently.

[@alexpolidoro4126]

We took the time to develop Evans & he is now a fabulous 4th line centre. Possibly the best right now in the NHL playing a blue collar role. Getting a prospect in the AHL might not pan out because it is a prospect with size but nothing is guaranteed he will turn out to be as predicted by hockey analysts. We would need a 1st round pick plus their best prospect if they want Evans. Always sell high if you don’t want to hold on to him. Beck is NHL ready I think. He may turn out to be even better than Evans. Patience till we get to the trade deadline….

[@shaunstarr]

I find his situation fascinating and how MTL deal with it so entertaining to predict

[@alexpolidoro4126]

@@shaunstarrAgree! He grew up in the organization & has really improved his overall game. We can look at the Lekky trade as an opportunity to maybe not give him away unless we are sure to get something good in return. Barron never panned out well but Carrier steps in & does a good job so far. That 2nd round pick we got along with Barron helped us trade up to nab Hage who is doing very well at Michigan as a freshman. I think he has a great shot to make it one day. Dach just needs to play and continue his development. He lost too much time with injuries that it seems he lost a step or two. Has all the tools to become a dominant player. I would be patient with his case. Anyhow…

[@hoowiegalooie]

I wouldn't trade Jake Evans. He's too valuable. If his contract is reasonable, sign him for five years. Only two 1st round picks would prompt me to trade him.

[@inventionkelly3153]

Connor bedard is better with habs development black hawks need a center asap jake evans would fit like a glove it also gives 3 years to train a second center. I believe its a great deal

[@Goldwing963]

Montreal needs more than that ,5th round picks and big body that cant skate , no way

[@mmooney6860]

i will keep him

[@shaunstarr]

I got you👊🏻

[@rick1042]

Regarding Jake Evans, I don't agree with M.Gallo, I think the team may be able to get a first round pick for a few reason, (sorry, may this may be a bit long): 1) I don’t think comparing the return players got last year is comparable to what they can get this year. Last year, Lindholm and Monahan were both available. This year, at C, there is possibly Brock Nelson, a better C but paid $6 million. After that, its Mikael Granlund, paid $4 million. Considering those factors, Jake Evans may be the most desirable C on the market, especially that he is a right-handed C that can score some goals and win faceoffs. Let’s not forget that contending teams are generally tight against the cap. 2) He is a good player that teams don’t have to “make place for”. Because he plays a simple game, taylor-made for the playoffs, in a support role, nobody on the team that he will be trade for, will dramatically have to change their role on the team to accommodate him. 3) Another factor is that the draft is not looking to be very deep this year, especially after the first 10 to 15 picks. I think teams are going to be a lot more willing to trade their first-round picks, especially since it won’t be in the top 20. 4) This is pretty standard but there is always one team that will overpay for a player that they think can be difference maker and against, a good two-way Right-handed Center, in the playoffs, is a very desirable asset. 5) I am not sure Lehkonen was seen as a better player when he was traded. He was seen as a good support player, same as Evans. Habs getting a player who was a first round pick and a 2nd round pick may be a better return than just a first round on a lackluster draft.

[@RiseFromTheAshZ]

Matyas Sapovaliv would be a steal for Evans. Former teammate of Owen Beck and Matyas has so much range. Reminds me of Michal Handzus.

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@danl140]

Sell high. I love Evans btw..

[@shaunstarr]

Don’t disagree BUT if he agreed to 3 years $12mill from MTL I’m on board

[@victormaxwellchannel]

1st round pick, and a 3rd, plus Ahl player. Evans will get a bidding war. Highest bigger wins

[@shaunstarr]

Let’s gooo👊🏻

[@mikepelk]

Evan’s is an avg player but this month he’s playing fantastic his stock is High today sell sell sell take that 6,4 rooskie center and picks

[@shaunstarr]

He’s having a great season but ya I ain’t following in love

[@jay7T6]

If he signs for term and at 4 mil max id be for it. What if he plays at this level for the next 10 years? It's not impossible. He doesn't play a dangerous style. His body can take it. We also need those veterans when it's time to push. Why trade him when he can just become that player for us? My vote is to sign him. But I do see him being traded.

[@royshroud9536]

With Evans' concussion history he's one hit away from retirement?

[@shaunstarr]

He plays a hard game. You wouldn’t offer him a deal if you were Hughes?

[@royshroud9536]

@ Nothing long term, you folks mentioned 4 years that’s unthinkable in terms of risk management ! Let Vegas manage his LTIR!

[@michaelb4590]

Shaun logic on him going to another team “max out” but be on 4th line that’s shaky logic

[@dougiesherwin9591]

Hockey is a business, so if the Habs trade Jake it will be to upgrade for the future.

[@shaunstarr]

Great take👊🏻

[@matthewlarose9958]

Shaun I’d move him only if we can’t sign him for 3x3.75 or less, and you can’t blame him if he says no, saying that I’d package him with Newhook and get that piece they want. But quick ? Is it over paying at 4mill if the cap in 3 yrs is 100mill

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@claudelemay3912]

Yes I do the deal with Vegas.

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@claudelemay3912]

@shaunstarr Habs need a top 6 solid left handed center before Jake Evans. They have very good prospects that can take over him in Hage, Beck, Kapanen and Xhekaj. The return that Vegas offers, if true, is too good to refuse.

[@michaelb4590]

Mitch Evans will yield at least Lehks return he’s a center with good face off numbers. You’re quoting Lehks numbers after the trade not before

[@mariopaquette7155]

Why again to trade one of the few player that is very good, performant and experienced for Montréal and needed?? This is going to be another mistake to trade Evans for an unknown player! You don’t know what you are going to get on the long run??

[@shaunstarr]

He’s 28. This team is finding out about their future and he’s earned a long term big pay day contract. There’s Beck, Kapanen, Hage all coming to round out depth. Evans is an asset you use to build your future with. 👊🏻

[@costa328]

Coffee with Starr ☕

[@shaunstarr]

Merry Christmas bro👊🏻

[@costa328]

@@shaunstarr Same to you ,all the best to you and your family

[@mikeking-t2u]

We can’t make the mistake and pay him for what he’s doing now and not in the past! We did this with Gally! He was underpaid scoring 30 goals a season and when he declined we paid him 6.5 million for what he did in the past!

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@user-fx4qb3tg6n]

I think Mitch ate a little to much turkey over the holidays he's a little delusional. Evans could easily get the canadiens a first round pick especially if there are half a dozen teams interested which would start a bidding war and Evans can be a key piece to a stanley cup winning team with the skills he brings.

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@MichalDZ-x5r]

They want to trade Jake Ewans? I hope they don't rush Jake is a young and good prospect... O.K, O.K.

[@shaunstarr]

Jake my good man is not a prospect. He’s a 28 year old soon to be UFA. Cheers and happy holidays👊🏻

[@MichalDZ-x5r]

@shaunstarr He looks like a prospect and he is going to be free agent?, but I think they should keep him... I am from Slovakia, I thought he is younger, based on his game, a 28 year old player must play more experienced in reading the game and especially play from experiences. He still plays like a prospect. That is probably why they want to trade him. He plays like a prospect, That is the reason.

[@barryscott7470]

Josh Anderson is getting $4m per year who would I rather have on my team…..Jake

[@gigiflame216]

Dach and Gally. Nuff said

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@PeterZuniga-xz5it]

Huge mistake trading Jake !!! Have we even replaced lecky yet???? I don’t think so !!!!

[@shaunstarr]

Fair points

[@WarHammerWH]

I say we trade Evans. If teams are asking about him then we should get a good return that would help us in the long run. We need to remember we’re in reconstruction. Evans is probably not going to be able to help us beyond the next 2-3 years. We still won’t be contenders at that point. So why sign the guy now if we can get a player back that will help when we’ll really need it. Plus he’s had a few concussions so how do we know how long he can keep this pace?

[@stevenst6337]

Can’t keep trading pieces for draft picks, at some point you start keeping those players to help with the teams future. If there’s anybody we should be trading it’s Mike Matheson. You keep saying he’s 28 like he’s a dinosaur lol, his play style and point production will be around for another 5-6 years.

[@shaunstarr]

And the part where I mention along with his age the Canadiens timeline in their rebuild. They have players, a few, coming in the next two years. Also like the timing of your opinion. Matheson having a down year v last year so move him and Evans having a bust out year lock him in. How many pay days does Evans have coming at 28? This is it. lol.

[@meh5561]

I wanna re-sign him. I don't wanna lose this guy. Unless his demands are ridiculous, the shouldn't move him.

[@shaunstarr]

Fascinating situation

[@mikeking-t2u]

Funny Evans should be making Dach money or close to it and Dach should be making Evans kinda money for what he’s giving us! Maybe Habs should shop Dach instead!

[@shaunstarr]

Oh Dach…X factor city

[@Gazza.Ctr33]

here is the Jake Evans problem with his worth. the kid can play anywhere in the lineup. Yes it would be an extreme case if he had to be the #1 Ctr due to injury but Jake has no problem at all filling in from 2nd to 4th. Guys like this are extremely rare and highly valuable. Throw in he is at the top of the league players for defensive play and the penalty kill. A poor mans Bob Gainey. I would think on the open market easily 4/5 million. The Habs problem will be Evans want for yrs length. At 28 yrs old he will be holding out for 5 minimum with hopes of 7 yrs. AND MITCH Evans and Monaghan are a lot closer than you think. Monaghan is a better pt getter but what are we talking 20 pts over a season??? FOW are a tie. Evans outshines Mony on Defense and the PK

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@ernieparenteau5351]

maybe 3rd C but elite pk and defensively and that is worth $. someone will pay him, why not montreal?

[@shaunstarr]

Depends on how much and for how long

[@galkanftw]

Sadly I feel habs fans have become Leafs fans unable to decipher good from bad and way too often the pro bias that every player is really good or over rated. Jake Evans is nota very good player he wouldn't have anymore impact in Laval than in MTL he does not have ANY tools that are a positive he is just below average at everything. The only way I see any return for any of the players MTL is trying to trade is if Hughes finds another dumb manager that doesn't actually watch them play and just reads into articles or what others are saying.I have still yet to see any interviews of Mitchkov to see if any of the rumors were true "I doubt it" and funny how our management information said he would not come over for a long time and is already over here having an impact lol. IMO like I said unless a real dumb manager we should get nothing for any of our castoffs maybe a player for player switch or a 4th round pick nothing of any meaning.IMO waivers are not a good option becuase then if nobody picks them up they go down to Laval and make that team worse.

[@costa328]

If I could i would sign him for 4 years at 3 million

[@shaunstarr]

I would too. Just don’t think Evans takes that deal

[@xlwolfff]

Then you would have too!!!! Trade away dvo for a bag chips to make room. And move up evans on the 3rd. And put beck on the 4th and let him cook. But i would offer him 3m only. He is a 4th center only. And a 7th round pick. He took too long to find his footing. So hes not worth that much

[@costa328]

@@xlwolfff Evans is a perfect fit for a third line center,let Beck pay his dues on the 4th for awhile no shame in that. Dvorak and Armira can fetch you a second pick both are having good years. Savard trade.

[@xlwolfff]

@@costa328 yup i have no problem with that. That works. But still 4 abit to Much ngl

[@moonobservergilles5730]

Slavkosky isn't consistent either.

[@shaunstarr]

Totally diff ceilings so not sure why this comment is here but I’m replying anyway😂

[@michaelb4590]

4m x 4yrs doesn’t equal 20m Shaun

[@AR-wm9lv]

Why aren't there any decent Quebec players in the NHL?

[@michaelbury1941]

If they trade Evans they loose me

[@filfortugno]

It's weird that you guys refer to Jake as a 4C when he's literally the second best centre we have in the organization. Dvo is worse and will be gone this summer and Beck and Hage are 2-3 years away. In the meanwhile, who is playing 2C, Dach? I really hope not because I'm not even convinced he's a regular NHLer forget a 2C.

[@shaunstarr]

I believe we speak in the context of Evans on a deep team. On this years team he’s been the most consistent player outside of Suzuki. He’s an example to follow and I believe whether you’re on team don’t overpay or team sign Evans, almost everyone is a fan of the guy. What’s interesting to me is what would he take from the Habs as a 28 year old pending UFA and is Montreal even interested in a long term deal while still rebuilding and seasons away from maybe contending. Fascinating.

[@powers1500]

​@@shaunstarrEvans is having a career season but will be 29 yrs old on his new contract which might possibly be the last one of his career...He will then take no discount price so Montreal in order to resign him will likely has to offer: 5 to 6 yrs at 3.5 to 4 mils/year. If he takes anything less...he should fire his agent. He is still a 4th line center on a good team and they have Hage and Beck in their pipeline !!!

[@shaunstarr]

Agreed. Been making that point in these videos for two weeks lol the timing of it all isn’t there otherwise I’d be in

[@michaelb4590]

Vegas alleged offer isn’t enough not even close in my opinion

[@paulgrenier6773]

This guy is out of his mind. There is no more gritty player than Evans. He brings his "A" game every night. Remember Danault? He is one of the best 200 foot centers in hockey. Huge mistake to rid of Evans. Habs need to pay him. He's earned it.

[@shaunstarr]

Evans is NOT Danault my man. Meme pas proche

[@mwpellerin]

Lekker played with fn McKinnon & Rantanen...he better outs ore Evans. Evans is playing 4th line and putting up those #'s....5 yr deal 4 mill trade him after 3 when Hage & Beck ready to jump

[@mwpellerin]

Spell check failed me...sry

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@nocryers1173]

if sapovilev is any good at all id take that trade evans was a 7th

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@matthewlarose9958]

Trade for a 2nd n 4th in 2026

[@shaunstarr]

Dunno bout that

[@matthewlarose9958]

@@shaunstarr just the 2nd then, but honestly I’d prefer a player who could some what help now

[@Darkside-to6bs]

Trade him and get a young player that has offensive ability (not a draft pick) then bring up Beck.

[@bb-kc9be]

I'd trade Evans before he goes to free agency. He is tight with the core guys but let's be real, he's going to sign with the highest bidder this summer. Beck continues to crush it this year. He has elite responsibility off the puck but has more offensive upside at only 18yo in the AHL. It is pretty clear he will be better than Evans. You sold me on the Dach replacement as I think he needs to be fired into the Sun.

[@shaunstarr]

Solid👊🏻

[@tsifty1]

Kirby unfortunately won’t turn out to be the second center. Sucks but it is that a fact

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@patricklauzon7019]

I can't believe what I'm hearing, it's incredible how Montreal fans overrate their player , we're talking about a 4th line player who has never scored more than 29 points.... who is currently experimenting his best start of his career ....and you think people are going to pay 4 million for that , just one word : LOL

[@shaunstarr]

If he drops 50-55pts this year and hits the open market I can see a team giving him 4yr 16mill or more maybe

[@patricklauzon7019]

@@shaunstarr before christmas its much easier to pick points....okay he had a great start ....The fact remains that no one wants to pay 4 million for a fourth center, especially when it is based on a very small sample .

[@davidrobinson4119]

It is evident that Evans has value to other teams, but as Mtl is not rrady to replace him with an equivalent player, why should they trade him?

[@shaunstarr]

Because he’s a 28 year old asset you can use to help build the future. He’s a UFA at the end of the year. So sign him or trade him or lose him for nothing. Beck, Kapanen, Hage all coming to round out depth. MTL still rebuilding

[@DiedonSunday]

Sign him, do it now to keep the number down but do it. If we act like 28 is 34 around here and we’ll never be out of this rebuild.

[@moonobservergilles5730]

probaably evans could be traded at the limit of the trade date. owen Beck could replace Jake? might take several years?? too early to say at this point.

[@shaunstarr]

I know it’s hard to say but could be.

[@costa328]

Wright has more goals than Slafkovsky.... worrisome

[@shaunstarr]

Interesting point cause of how patient they were with Wright

[@costa328]

@shaunstarr Yup, Slafkovsky was rushed. He's become way too complacent. He glides more than skates. Too many bad habits.

[@pmonty420]

Joshua Roy had a higher point per game average than Slafkovsky last year . About patience… Im curious to know what you think about this Shaun . How much more patience do you think St-Louis has for Jurai and do you think Gorton and Hughes had an influence in Slafkovsky going back to the first line with Suzuki and Caufield ?

[@costa328]

@pmonty420 If Slafkovsky doesn't bring more in the second half and at the beginning of the next season you'll be hearing the rumor mill of him being traded.

[@rich.jerkov]

Guys, let's keep some perspective here. Slaf is not playing as well as last year. However, his point per game streched to 82 games is 50 points, which is what he had last year. People are just disappointed he's not performing at the 0.8 pts per game he was in the 2nd half of last season. And I also get he's not doing as well in the eye test. Good players development is very rarely linear. In fact the one thing most young players struggle with the most is consistency. Remember he's only 20 years old. I'm fairly confident when he floats out there he gets told by his coaches.

[@pachena]

Evans gets a 1st for sure. Tanner Jeannot got 5 draft picks and is a lesser player.

[@garyoverholt1958]

Bad idea!!

[@shaunstarr]

Ok

[@meh5561]

I'd rather lose him for nothing than make this trade. I'm signing Evans. It would be a mistake to do this. And the kid their offering for us has never been a star in any league he's played in

[@shaunstarr]

Evans isn’t a star and hasn’t been at 28. And you cannot lose Evans for nothing. Not sure why you wouldn’t even take an asset back for Evans. Bad biz imo if the parties move on

[@bobbyboucher-mt2kz]

Lol we are building a team they wont sell off jake

[@shaunstarr]

lol he’s 28 my man. With the log jam down the middle in year 3 of a rebuild. Maybe you’re right and they lock him in. Fascinating situation

[@bobbyboucher-mt2kz]

@@shaunstarr hes a hard worker and we need does lol trade savard or primeau not someone that will help the kids reach the playoffs

[@inventionkelly3153]

Montreal trades 2 round to chicago montreal gets chicago 5th round in 2026

[@jules14spino]

4M$/yr is worth what he brings, drop Armia and Dvorak, get rid of gallagher before complaining about the good young players who deserve to stay!

[@shaunstarr]

If Evans took a 3 year 12mill deal from MTL I would be IN

[@andrewwhyte9944]

Big 6' 4"" liability. We don't need anymore castoffs from other teams. Evans is too good to throw away on a 2nd round unproven player. I think you are secretly a Leafs fan.

[@shaunstarr]

Cast off?? It’s a mock trade proposal. In order to get you give up an asset. Cast off is your word and certainly not fitting in the context of this discussion. Everyone likes Evans and sees his value but we re talking about dealing with that on a rebuilding team and the timing of it.

[@mr.nihilz3283]

Sell high. Period.

[@shaunstarr]

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[@matrixisreal2023]

💯

[@BayBye2011]

Evans is going nowhere.montreal would be stupid to trade him and re-sign him asap

[@shaunstarr]

Role play time! You’re Kent Hughes. I’m Evans. What’s the offer?👊🏻

[@chrishansen8477]

can;t overpay a 4th line center, (learn from anderson / gallagher)

[@BayBye2011]

@@chrishansen8477 Anderson is a bust yes but Gallagher was worth his money,remember it was 2 slaps by Weber that destroyed Gally;s hands but he still give his all... Evans plays a very important 4th line role and is highly sought by every team.few play that role as good

[@ShaneLavigne-ke2rh]

I don't like the trade go habs

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

Stay away from 2025 draft picks , the draft is horrible , its so bad 15 and 16 year olds are in tje world junior tournament this year. Im all about selling high , but id rather trade Newhook he is shit

[@shaunstarr]

👊🏻

[@fearedlegend]

Newhook and Dach totally failed trades and useless players

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

@@fearedlegend i said the day the newhook trade was made it was a bad trade. I think him and dach are to busy popping pills with each other to think about hockey ...our luck we will win this years draft instead of next years ffs ....we litterally could of had both mitchkov and demidov in back to back drafts . Hughes is shitty

[@fearedlegend]

@ absolutely correct we could had Michkov even if it took a little persuasion . Well instead we also passed up on Ryan Leonard who is a relentless scoring power forward , and decided to draft Reinbacher on Defence who I think will be another bust . These are the type of bad decisions on draft day that has plagued this organization for decades

[@mikeking-t2u]

This is hockey Canada who chooses to pick these players! We have NHL players still eligible to play and have been overlooked. High picks from last years draft

[@stevedaniels623]

Trade him !!!

[@shaunstarr]

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[@JoeBoozer]

We need a decent RHD. THAT CAN PLAY DEFENSE... trade Matheson Evans some picks even Roy let's get this done

[@shaunstarr]

Knew it when it happened that the Reinbacher injury at camp was worse than Laine. I agree team needs a big time RHD

[@JoeBoozer]

​@@shaunstarrbasically need a replacement for Savard

[@user-wp9mb5yq5e]

Do not trade Evans. It's really that easy...

[@shaunstarr]

Ok…solve the Evans situation then please. Love to read your thoughts on how it gets solved with this 28 year old pending UFA👊🏻

[@user-wp9mb5yq5e]

@@shaunstarr its REALLY easy. He's an asset, who's been with the team since day 1. You sign him. We saw very quickly how having a ton of "prospects waiting" doesn't mean they're actually ready.

[@shaunstarr]

You didn’t answer the question though other than a vague just sign him. He’s 28. How many pay days do you think he has left in his career? Montreal is year 3 of a rebuild. There’s depth options coming and two of em next season. So ya I would disagree that it’s easy. It’s complicated and fascinating. If he’s an asset on a rebuilding team you use that asset to better your future. If Montreal was a year or two away from contending I could see the angle but I don’t believe that to be the case.

[@user-wp9mb5yq5e]

@@shaunstarr it's not that fascinating. Sign Evans, that's the simple answer to your simple question. I get you want action on your stream but it's Danault all over again. We were VERY lucky Evans is what he is when they traded Danault. Argument can be made that trade was a touch early. We don't have replacements, Beck has played...wait for it...1 NHL game. He's not going to come in and take over top PK and hard defensive time, we don't have an Evans replacement.

[@GMaugis1]

Jake is good but we have Dvorak and Dach who can really take charge ...

[@shaunstarr]

Sarcasm?

[@GMaugis1]

@shaunstarr yup ! You're right tho ! He gonna ask good money so trade him...makes sense !

[@dannya.8132]

Jake Evans can help a team get to the Stanley Cup ??? Are you serious ???? ….. obviously you don’t watch Montreal Canadiens games

[@shaunstarr]

Seriously man? You come with this junk? I don’t watch the games? Love to live in your world where you think Montreal can win the cup in what the next two years? He’s 28 years old. You giving him a 8 year deal wise guy? Habs winning the cup in 4-5 years when he’s 33? Do you even know the depth chart of the team, Danny? Put down the eggnog and reconsider how you post comments on things online you’re not really deep on talking about.

[@0canadiens81]

I’m baffled bye Evans this year.

[@shaunstarr]

Hard work gets rewarded. Even if he leaves will have a similar role with that new team. Maybe not. He can have a role here

[@vdac1068]

I don’t see Habs bringing back both DVO and Evans but they need to keep one. My armchair GM move Keep Evans re-sign him @ 3-3.5m x 3-5 years if he wants 4million I would still do it for 3 years he grew up with this team and I feel like he wants to stay here. He is the best Shorthanded player on team, is faster than DVO, his faceoffs are great. You can slot him up and down your line up. Already have Hage, Demidov as possible top 6 C if Dach doesn’t pan out this Vegas trade proposal does nothing for me. I would trade both DVO & Armia If they are out of wildcard spot, if they are chasing down a wildcard spot perhaps you keep them both as rentals that cost you nothing or at least keep one around as veteran presence DVO - Andy - Gally has played well but I would not re-sign DVO, I can see Beck in bottom 6C, Evans could slot in at C on that line and it would hurt them. One player that I would move regardless of where Habs are at trade deadline is Matheson …. he is unwatchable both on Def and on Offense Bring back a PWF, draft picks or young RD Maybe Matheson to Van for Joshua or to St Louis for a Holloway or Neighbours