Evans had a lot of money-related thoughts running through his head in his contract year, but ultimately, he and his wife chose happiness.

Veteran Habs centre was willing to take less money in exchange for stability for him and his wife and the ability to stay in Montreal.

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.