Montreal Canadiens Sign Young Forward To Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jake Evans to a three-year extension. It will have an average annual value of $1.7 million and begin during the 2022-23 season.

The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with forward Jake Evans.#GoHabsGo https://t.co/tWv15IYfld

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 3, 2021

Evans cemented himself as a legitimate NHLer this past season. In 47 games with the Canadiens, he scored three goals and recorded 13 points. He not only provided solid depth scoring, but he also became a big part of their penalty kill. 

Heading into this season, he will surely be a mainstay on their penalty kill yet again. Furthermore, with the team having multiple departures at center this off-season, he could also find himself on their third-line as well.

Overall, this is a good move for the Canadiens, as Evans has good upside and the cap hit is very affordable.

Montreal fans, how do you feel about the contract? Let us know in the comments!

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