Trade Speculation: After a Shocking Turn of Events, Joel Armia and Jake Evans Are Traded To Sharks
Montreal, QC – The Montreal Canadiens’ recent moves have sent the NHL rumor mill into overdrive, and now, the dust has settled on a stunning trade. In a move that has surprised many, Joel Armia and Jake Evans are heading to the San Jose Sharks.
Following the earlier news of their placement on waivers, General Manager Kent Hughes has orchestrated a trade that sees the two forwards moving to the West Coast.
The Trade Details:
* Montreal Canadiens Receive:
* Draft picks: A 2nd round draft pick, and a 4th round draft pick.
* A prospect.
* San Jose Sharks Receive:
* Joel Armia
* Jake Evans
Analysis of the Trade:
* For the Canadiens:
* This move demonstrates Hughes’s commitment to accumulating draft capital and developing future talent.
* It also creates much needed cap space for the Canadiens.
* The Canadiens are clearly still in a rebuilding phase, and these draft picks will help with that.
* For the Sharks:
* The Sharks gain two experienced NHL players who can contribute to their forward depth.
* Adding players like Armia and Evans can provide veteran leadership to a younger sharks roster.
* Both Armia and Evans are players that can fill needed roles on an NHL roster.
Why the Sharks?
* The San Jose Sharks are in a rebuilding phase themselves, and are looking to add experienced players to their roster.
* The sharks have also been known to be looking to add to their bottom 6 forward group.
