The Winnipeg Jets have been looking at all possible options to improve their roster. Whether it's depth pieces in their bottom six or a top-six centre, the Jets are monitoring all options. Recently, Montreal Canadiens forward and Jets trade target Jake Evans had his asking price revealed by a trusted insider. 

On a recent episode of TSN Insider Trading, Pierre LeBrun revealed the Canadiens' asking price for Evans.

"I don't think they're interested in getting a third-round pick or fourth-round pick for Jake Evans," LeBrun said. "That doesn't move the needle for them. They might as well just keep him and try, and stay in a playoff race... I think the low bar, the threshold, is a second-round pick at worst for Montreal on a Jake Evans deal, so teams have to step up."

The Canadiens believe they are past the beginning stages of a rebuild and want to begin pushing for a playoff spot, as they have for parts of this season. The 28-year-old centre has the qualities of a bottom-six player who could help a team on a long playoff run, and although they would like to keep him on the roster, they have run into issues when discussing a contract extension. 

Evans is a pending UFA, and reports have mentioned that Evans and the Canadiens management staff are far off when discussing numbers. Losing Evans for nothing in free agency would be poor asset management, especially in a sellers' market and with a player who is considered a hot commodity.

A second-round pick can be thought of as a high asking price for a player with just 12 goals and 28 points in 60 games, but the versatility he provides boosts his value. He's become one of the most dangerous penalty killers, wins over 52% of his face-offs and is defensively responsible. He's just one goal and point away from tying his career highs and would be doing so in fewer games.

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