Karine Hains: In Hainsight: What to Expect from Jake Evans What should we expect from the Habs de facto 4th center this season?

One more year then I think they will look to move him, Beck should go back to the OHL this year even if he has a great camp to continue his development. I think Beck will eventually take Evans job next year.

Talented young guys are coming up, some guys on the current Habs roster will need to move on to clear space, Evans is one of them IMO.

While it's unlikely that RHP hits 24% again, it would be equally surprising that Evans has once again a S% of 3.6%.

Always liked Jake Evans. He's a very versatile player that could easily raise his offensive production with a little more luck and playing with better players.

This being said, I agree with Symba, this might be the last year he's around. Too many young players coming in the pipeline.

Always liked Jake Evans. He's a very versatile player that could easily raise his offensive production with a little more luck and playing with better players.

This being said, I agree with Symba, this might be the last year he's around. Too many young players coming in the pipeline.
- Scabeh

Guys like Evans, Armia, Monahan, Dvorak, Pezz won't be with the team in 2 years.

Guys like Beck, Roy and Celebrini will make the jump. Other guys like Kapanen, Heinemen, Riley, Mesar, Mysak, Farrell, Rhorer will make a strong push also.

Guys like Evans, Armia, Monahan, Dvorak, Pezz won't be with the team in 2 years.

Guys like Beck, Roy and Celebrini will make the jump. Other guys like Kapanen, Heinemen, Riley, Mesar, Mysak, Farrell, Rhorer will make a strong push also.
- Symba007

I think it's clear we're drafting Cole Hutson.

I think it's clear we're drafting Cole Hutson.
- jugkope

Can't wait until the Habs become the first team to play with 4 defensive pairings.

I think it's clear we're drafting Cole Hutson.
- jugkope

He could play with Lane, Cole is a RHD, Lane is LHD.

They would be the most dynamic offensive duo in the league...and would spend 98% of their time on the ice buried in their zone

Can't wait until the Habs become the first team to play with 4 defensive pairings.
- Scabeh

Opposing net
Forward --- Forward
Defenseman -------------- Defenseman
QB

Perfection

I LOVE Evans. a true leader.
he's at the right place on the 4th, keep on the good work kid!

He could play with Lane, Cole is a RHD, Lane is LHD.

They would be the most dynamic offensive duo in the league...and would spend 98% of their time on the ice buried in their zone
- Symba007

Lane and Cole Hutson trying to stop Alex Ovechkin (actual photo)

Always liked Jake Evans. He's a very versatile player that could easily raise his offensive production with a little more luck and playing with better players.

This being said, I agree with Symba, this might be the last year he's around. Too many young players coming in the pipeline.
- Scabeh

Holy

Holy
- pete26

Get on board Pete

Get on board Pete
- Symba007

The #Optobus is getting into preseason mode!

Karine
Hains: In Hainsight: What to Expect from Jake Evans
What should we expect from the Habs de facto 4th center this season?
- Karine Hains

Staying healthy is priority number one, for Evans. If he can do that, he can be a 25+ pointy player.

I also found it interesting that Evans and Slaf both played their best hockey last year when they were paired together. Slaf seemed more engaged in the game, using his size more, and just generally being a lot more noticeable out there.

I think Evans can be a really decent bottom 6 forward, but I suspect his long-term playing career might be in another organization.

The premise from Karine is 'next year'.....and Evans is a 4th line centre next year. If he gets injured again, concussion?, he will most likely not be a Hab the following season. To be fair, no one expects the Habs to make PO spot, so it must be recognized that many on current roster will be gone when Habs become competitive again.

The premise from Karine is 'next year'.....and Evans is a 4th line centre next year. If he gets injured again, concussion?, he will most likely not be a Hab the following season. To be fair, no one expects the Habs to make PO spot, so it must be recognized that many on current roster will be gone when Habs become competitive again.
- Frozendisc

To be fair, if he gets another major concussion Evans might be out of hockey altogether.

To be fair, if he gets another major concussion Evans might be out of hockey altogether.
- jugkope

true, but we said the same thing about Bergeron and Crosby. lets hope he stays healthy, if not too bad for him but replacing a#4C is not that complicated.

true, but we said the same thing about Bergeron and Crosby. lets hope he stays healthy, if not too bad for him but replacing a#4C is not that complicated.
- fidopro

OMG, Fido is comparing Evans to Bergeron and Crosby

-Mrs Peanut

OMG, Fido is comparing Evans to Bergeron and Crosby

-Mrs Peanut
- Symba007

I dont know if Pat came in his pants or got angry at the above

Maybe he came angrily ?

I dont know if Pat came in his pants or got angry at the above

Maybe he came angrily ?
- Xizord

Pat is easily triggered, one of the side effect of being addicted to Five Rose

Pat is easily triggered, one of the side effect of being addicted to Five Rose
- Symba007

canada, wake up.

i have been jake evans all along

canada, wake up.
- kicksave856

ok ok

Looking at tis article on the Wings, we are not the only one with bad contracts

J. T. Compher 5m for 5 years
Copp 5.6 per

Their line up is also very old for a rebuilding team?

https://www.lapresse.ca/s...construction-vraiment.php