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.

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,