Multiple sources report that Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans was a highly sought-after asset on the trade market. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli even had him in fourth place on his list of 45 trade targets,

Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million extension on Tuesday. The deal will extend through the 2028-29 season for Evans. Evans, 28, has recorded 28 points (12 goals,

Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is off the trade market after he received a four-year extension. The deal carries an annual average value of $2.85 million. Evans, 28, gets a raise after playing under a three-year deal that carries a modest $1.