# Montreal Canadiens GM patient in pursuit of upgrade | Jake Evans season review | what is an overpay?

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-07-08T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens fans are growing restless as the offseason stays eerily quiet—where are the impact moves that could launch this young core into true contention? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert scrutinize Kent Hughes’ patience in the current NHL trade landscape, dissecting why adding a top-six forward is harder than expected and whether Montreal can afford to wait for the perfect fit. The conversation spotlights Jake Evans’ impressive reliability as a fourth-line center, questioning whether he’s an under-appreciated luxury or a hidden asset with upside. Key topics include the pitfalls of overpaying in trades versus free agency, the lessons from the Leo Carlson and Matvei Michkov dramas, and whether sacrificing draft picks is justified for a game-changer. Will Hughes risk the wrong move at the wrong time, or is a carefully timed blockbuster on the horizon for the Canadiens?

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