Prospect Info: Jake Evans

[Treb]

It would he outstanding if makes Nate Thompson expendable.

Weird statement since Thompson has already been traded...

 

[Archijerej]

Weird statement since Thompson has already been traded...

And if we don't sign anyone in his place I'm going to believe Evans made him expendable. But I'm not sure he did.

 

[Redux91]

And if we don't sign anyone in his place I'm going to believe Evans made him expendable. But I'm not sure he did.

hehe you're working in reverse!

 

[Archijerej]

hehe you're working in reverse!

Oh come one, Thompson was a metaphor.

 

[montreal]

Since Evans doesn't need to clear waivers, they could bring in someone like Thompson and see who wins the battle. If Evans loses then he can help Laval, if he wins Thompson or whoever it is can be a spare or sent to Laval since you can bury 1.075M without impacting the cap.

 

[Intangir]

Since Evans doesn't need to clear waivers, they could bring in someone like Thompson and see who wins the battle. If Evans loses then he can help Laval, if he wins Thompson or whoever it is can be a spare or sent to Laval since you can bury 1.075M without impacting the cap.

There are many depth guys that will get squeezed out by the flat cap and that we could sign for cheap if we get lucky. Underrated guys like Nosek, Nordstrom, and many more could be on the way out with so many teams already so close to the cap ceiling, and would be awesome adds if they come near the 1 M$ mark.

But Evans would be my favorite for the fourth-line role next year, he's quick, smart, is good defensively, more than okay on the cycle, plays hard and virtually mistake-free, basically anything you could ever want from a fourth-liner minus the ++ size and physicality.

 

[Tyson]

Evans is ready for 4th line duty.

Great find for a 7th rounder

Very smart

 

[Archijerej]

There are many depth guys that will get squeezed out by the flat cap and that we could sign for cheap if we get lucky. Underrated guys like Nosek, Nordstrom, and many more could be on the way out with so many teams already so close to the cap ceiling, and would be awesome adds if they come near the 1 M$ mark.

That's likely true. I'd still like us to sign someone to challenge Evans for the #4C spot as well as a guy like Nosek or Nordstrom who provides something different to Weal. Assuming Byron starts on the 4th line and a #4C/Evans/Nosek/Weal fighting it out for the 11-14th forward spots, we should be better prepared to withstand a couple of injuries and still be able to field a 4-lines team.

 

[26Mats]

That's likely true. I'd still like us to sign someone to challenge Evans for the #4C spot as well as a guy like Nosek or Nordstrom who provides something different to Weal. Assuming Byron starts on the 4th line and a #4C/Evans/Nosek/Weal fighting it out for the 11-14th forward spots, we should be better prepared to withstand a couple of injuries and still be able to field a 4-lines team.

If we were to acquire 1 skilled forward in addition to Domi, or whoever Domi is traded for, then both Byron and Lehkonen are on the 4th line. If we acquire 2, Armia and Lehkonen are on the 4th line and Byron needs to be dealt.

 

[Belial]

Clearly smart enough to carve himself an NHL career.

 

[Walrus26]

Converting a player picked after 200 others in the draft into any sort of NHLer these days is a great result.

His low risk, right place right time game is just what's needed at 4C.

Hope he cements his place. His year on year progress suggests that he will.

 

[26Mats]

Converting a player picked after 200 others in the draft into any sort of NHLer these days is a great result.

His low risk, right place right time game is just what's needed at 4C.

Hope he cements his place. His year on year progress suggests that he will.

I also like that he can jump into the top 9.

He definitely may emerge in the same. Category as Byron, Lehkonen, and Armia. I see him potentially have more offense than Byron and Lehk, maybe even Armia. If he's in the lineup, he'll get his shots in the top 9 when there are injuries.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Roadhouse]

Evans first on the ice today... might not be a "Prospect Info" thread anymore.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Evans is on Danaut's development track and I'm curious to see what kind of season he has... Habs management like his game. If Evans has a solid season and shows 3C potential while Danault is meh and Suzuki/KK take steps forward.... it's possible we let Danault walk. Then there is that PLD trade talk too.

Enjoy the season cause we have big decisions to make in the off season

 

[Prairie Habs]

Evans first on the ice today... might not be a "Prospect Info" thread anymore.

Because Romanov is going to Todd Bertuzzi him for taking his spot as first out?

 

[Roadhouse]

Because Romanov is going to Todd Bertuzzi him for taking his spot as first out?

Lol what?

Jake is worth a 'Player Discussion' thread now, I think it's clear enough.

Same for Romanov if he sticks on the NHL roster.

 

[tnq]

I am waiting Evans challanges Danault spot as 3nd center.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

At the same age, Danault put up 40 points playing with Pacioretty and Radulov mostly. If he were playing with normal linemates like Byron and Lehkonen, he'd probably put up around 20-30 points. Pro rate that to 56 game season and you get between 15-20 points. That's what I'm expecting from Evans this year. Obviously I'm also looking at his defensive and transition game, his proficiency on the PK as well as his faceoff numbers.

 

[Eegs]

I am waiting Evans challanges Danault spot as 3nd center.

You are going to need patience then.

I really like Evans, but currently, Danault has much better physical tools. Eventually, Evans might be there, but he needs to get stronger and faster first.

 

[bsl]

Evans first on the ice today... might not be a "Prospect Info" thread anymore.

The kid worked hard for this. I like the player.

 

[Schwang]

Evans is on Danaut's development track and I'm curious to see what kind of season he has... Habs management like his game. If Evans has a solid season and shows 3C potential while Danault is meh and Suzuki/KK take steps forward.... it's possible we let Danault walk. Then there is that PLD trade talk too.

Enjoy the season cause we have big decisions to make in the off season

Thats fantastic because it means we're moving in the right direction. Not many successful teams these days get to have an off-season without having to make big decisions. Hopefully, they make the right ones.

 

[Schwang]

The kid worked hard for this. I like the player.

Everything I've seen and heard on him shows he's serious about the game and I strongly believe he has leadership abilities in him. There's more to him than a 7th rounder.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Thats fantastic because it means we're moving in the right direction. Not many successful teams these days get to have an off-season without having to make big decisions. Hopefully, they make the right ones.

If Suzuki, Romanov, Kotkaniemi all look good this year, I'm a believer. We have lots of pieces to use if a guy like PLD actually gets traded and we want him. We didn't have that option back when. Decent mix of young guys with key vets with a solid prospect pool with lots of picks to come.

Direction is positive but undetermined how that will translate. Do we loose in the 2nd round at best or can this core be a final 4 threat? We lack high end offensive starts so not sure.

Evans is solid bottom 6 asset

 

[Schwang]

The kid worked hard for this. I like the player.

This goes to show that late round "chances" aren't just throw away picks. If he and Primeau become regular NHL ers, then wow. Now, they just need some consistency picking in the first bloody round!