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Jake Evans Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 11, 2023
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 27
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jun. 2, 1996
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 190 lbs | 86 kg
Drafted: 207 overall, 2014 round 7 (Logo of the Montreal Canadiens MTL)
Contract: $5,100,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $1,700,000)
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.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Montreal CanadiensNHL5421719-528
2021-22Montreal CanadiensNHL72131629-522
  • Compete/Consistency: 80
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 82
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 60
  • Penalty Kill: 70
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 35
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 76
  • Shot: 76
  • Skating: 84
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality