Jake Evans Scouting Reports

Competes when his number is called.
There was a time, in his development, he projected as a point producer.
A point producer at the AHL level. He brings some depth scoring to the Montreal roster.
Generally deployed at ES and PK. Wins 52% of his draws. Averaged 14:29 TOI in (22/23)
Plays a light style but he's willing to get in the shooting lanes on the PK and had 41 shot blocks last season.
Bottom six forward who can slide into 3F if needed. Moves well. Not elite in any one category. Has battled some injuries in the past.

Has worked hard to become an NHL player over the past several seasons
A proven scorer at the AHL level who has turned himself into more of a 2-way / checking / PK forward at the NHL level
Doesn't bring much in the way of a physical element.
Skates well. Pretty sound three zone awareness.
Depth NHL player who will always have to earn his job.