Catching the Torch: Will Bitten and Jake Evans shine again, Zach Fucale bounces back

Each week Catching the Torch takes an in-depth look at performances over the last seven days of players in the Montreal Canadiens system below the NHL level. This includes players at the junior (CHL, USHL, etc.) and collegiate (NCAA) levels, as well as professional (AHL, ECHL) ranks.

Note: This week’s format is a bit different from previous weeks. Please feel free to comment below if you prefer this version — a bit deeper coverage of fewer players — versus previous weeks’ coverage of all prospects but in lesser detail.

Prospect Performances from January 16 - 22, 2017

Three Stars of the Week

(1) Will Bitten

After failing to find consistency early in the season, Bitten is quickly closing the gap on his scoring pace of last year.