Evans had a lot of money-related thoughts running through his head in his contract year, but ultimately, he and his wife chose happiness.

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.

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,