Just two short years ago, the Montreal Canadiens used the fourth last pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft to select Jake Evans. He was coming off an exceptional year in the OJHL (Jr. A) with a commitment to the University of Notre Dame, a top flight school with an excellent hockey program.
Evans' two-way game was weak, and his lack of consistency was frustrating. The average-sized forward made little impact without the puck, while often shying away from contact. It was his combination of playmaking and hockey sense that made him so successful at the OJHL level.