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Re-ups with Seattle Evans signed a two-year, $4.1 million contract with the Kraken on Monday.

Impact Evans was a restricted free agent prior to re-signing with the Kraken, which he'll become again when the deal expires after 2026-27 -- he'll also be eligible for arbitration at that time. The 23-year-old appears to be developing into a reliable bottom-four defenseman, as he registered five goals, 20 helpers, 123 hits and 106 blocked shots over 73 appearances last season. While he may be a steady source of category coverage in 2025-26, his lack of power-play time due to the presence of Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour on the blue line is a hindrance to Evans' offensive potential.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 20, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Poised to play Evans (illness) will be available for Tuesday's matchup against Utah, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact After sitting out Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings, Evans could replace Cale Fleury in Tuesday's lineup. The 23-year-old Evans has five goals, 25 points, 59 shots on net, 95 blocked shots and 118 hits across 69 appearances this season.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Evans will miss Monday's game versus the Kings due to an illness, per Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network.

Impact Cale Fleury will rejoin the lineup as a result of Evans' absence. Monday's game is the first half of a back-to-back for Seattle, so Evans might be a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Utah.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in win Evans produced an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Evans has produced four helpers over 12 outings in March. The 23-year-old defenseman set up an Andre Burakovsky tally in the second period. Evans is up to 25 points, 58 shots on net, 112 hits, 88 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 65 appearances this season. He crossed 100 games played Tuesday against the Flames, and he's taken a noticeable step forward in his second campaign.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slings helper Sunday Evans notched an assist, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Evans was quietly a healthy scratch for Friday's 4-2 win over Utah, but he was able to draw back in over Cale Fleury for Sunday's game. The 23-year-old Evans has typically been a regular in the Kraken's lineup when healthy, but he's been limited to three helpers and a minus-10 rating over 10 contests since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, so head coach Dan Bylsma was likely trying to send a message about recent performance. Evans is at 24 points, 50 shots on net, 101 hits, 83 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 60 outings this season.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Evans notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Evans has two helpers over four outings in March. He's just a goal shy of matching his combined production from 17 games over January and February. The Kraken didn't make any trades involving defensemen at the deadline, so Evans is likely to remain in a third-pairing role barring any other injuries late in the season. He's produced 23 points, 50 shots on net, 96 hits, 82 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 57 appearances in a respectable first full NHL campaign.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers helper in win Evans logged an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Evans earned his first point in four games since he missed five contests due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman set up the first of Eeli Tolvanen's two goals in the game. Evans continues to play on the third pairing at even strength, and with both of Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour healthy, Evans is not seeing power-play time. For the season, the 23-year-old Evans is at 22 points, 48 shots on net, 91 hits, 79 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 54 appearances. He's 10 games played away from 100 in his career and has emerged as a decent scorer from the blueliner who can also chip in some physical play.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Evans (upper body) will return to the lineup against Florida on Saturday, according to Alison Lukan of the Kraken's official site.

Impact Evans will be back in the fold following a five-game absence. He has produced five goals, 21 points, 47 shots on net, 77 blocked shots and 80 hits through 50 outings this season. Due to Evans' return, Cale Fleury will be a healthy scratch against the Panthers on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday Evans (upper body) won't suit up Saturday versus the Flames, Bob Condor of the Kraken's official site reports.

Impact Evans will enter the 4 Nations Face-Off break injured, as he is set to miss his fifth straight game Saturday. The 23-year-old's next chance to play is Feb. 22 versus the Panthers. He was considered day-to-day as of Thursday, so it seems like he'll have a good chance to return after the break.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Thursday Evans (upper body) will remain out of the lineup versus Toronto on Thursday, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Evans will miss his fourth straight game and is considered day-to-day at this time. He has only two assists in his last nine games, giving the 23-year-old defenseman five goals and 21 points in 50 games this season. Cale Fleury will remain in the lineup in Evans' absence.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared for contact Evans (upper body) skated Monday but remains in a non-contact sweater and is still day-to-day, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Evans will almost certainly remain out of action for his third straight game when the Kraken face the Red Wings on Tuesday. Offensive production has been limited for the 23-year-old blueliner of late, as he was stuck in a nine-game goal drought prior to suffering his upper-body injury. Cale Fleury figures to continue getting an extended look while Evans is on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Evans (upper body) will not be in the lineup Sunday against Calgary, according to Sound of Hockey.

Impact Evans will miss his second straight game due to his upper-body injury. Cale Fleury will remain in the lineup on the third pairing. Seattle's next game is Tuesday against the Red Wings.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Evans will be sidelined against San Jose on Thursday due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact Evans logged just 17:59 of ice time versus the Ducks on Tuesday, his first time dipping below 20 minutes since Jan. 11 versus Buffalo, so it's possible that's when he picked up his upper-body problem. With the 23-year-old blueliner unavailable, Cale Fleury was called up from AHL Coachella Valley and will make only his third NHL appearance this season.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Evans (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Despite skipping Friday's practice, Evans won't miss any game action. He has produced five goals, 21 points, 46 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and 77 hits through 47 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Evans missed practice Friday and will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact Evans has logged at least 20 minutes of ice time in each of his last six contests, so his potential absence would open a significant gap on the Kraken's blue line. If the defenseman can't give it a go, Seattle would need to bring a player up from the minors -- possibly Cale Fleury or Gustav Olofsson.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of assists in win Evans logged two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Evans ended a four-game slump with his pair of helpers. The 23-year-old defenseman has seen 20-plus minutes of ice time in five straight games, and he's been on the second pairing since swapping places with Jamie Oleksiak. Evans has 21 points, 46 shots on net, 75 hits, 71 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 46 appearances this season. He scores enough to be a depth option in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks comeback Saturday Evans scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Evans' goal got the Kraken on the board at 12:48 of the second period, cutting the Sabres' lead to 2-1. It was just the beginning for Seattle, as they rallied for six straight tallies to run away with the win. The goal was Evans' first point over five outings in January and just his third point of the last 16 contests. He's at five goals, 19 points, 43 shots on net, 61 hits, 60 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 41 appearances. The 23-year-old should be a regular in the lineup, but he's stuck on the third pairing for now, and he's blocked by Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour for a spot on the power play.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Evans notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over Utah.

Impact Evans has found less success on offense in December, as his role has shrunk since Vince Dunn returned from an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Evans managed two points with nine shots on net, 16 hits and 15 blocked shots over 11 outings for the month. Overall, he has 18 points, 39 shots on net, 56 hits, 57 blocks and a minus-2 rating through 36 contests, doubling up the point production he had in the same number of games as a rookie last year.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal vs. Chicago Evans scored a goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Evans recorded his first point since returning from a two-game absence in early December, and this second-period strike was his first goal since Oct. 29. The 23-year-old has four goals and 17 points across 32 games this season, and he's delivered decent production relative to his role since he's also notched 50 hits and 51 blocked shots.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Evans (hand) will be in the lineup Friday versus the Devils, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Evans missed two games with the injury. The 22-year-old defenseman was rolling prior to the issue, racking up five helpers over his previous four games. Evans will play on the third pairing and should also see time on the second power-play unit, while Josh Mahura will sit as a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Evans (hand) won't return for Thursday's game against the Islanders, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Evans also missed Tuesday's 4-2 win over Carolina. He has three goals, 16 points, 40 hits and 42 blocks in 25 outings in 2024-25. Josh Mahura is set to play in his second straight game due to Evans' injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Evans (hand) will not be in the lineup Tuesday on the road against the Hurricanes, Piper Shaw of Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact Evans will miss his first game of the season. The left-shot blueliner was injured blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to San Jose, and he was unable to be a full participant at Monday's practice. Josh Mahura will draw back into the lineup Tuesday in Evans' stead.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Evans wasn't a full participant in Monday's practice session due to an apparent hand injury, 99.3 KJR reports.

Impact Evans appeared to sustain a right hand injury on a blocked shot during Saturday's loss to San Jose, and even though he played through the issue down the stretch, he's dealing with lingering effects Monday. Head coach Dan Bylsma said Monday that he's concerned about Evans' injury, so the defenseman's status for Tuesday's game in Carolina appears to be up in the air.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in top four Evans logged an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Vince Dunn (upper body) returned from long-term injured reserve Saturday, which was believed to be the end of Evans' run in a prominent role. Instead, head coach Dan Bylsma tinkered with all of his defensive pairings, putting Evans alongside Brandon Montour on the second pair and moving Jamie Oleksiak down to the third pair alongside Will Borgen. This is a huge vote of confidence in Evans' play, and it's well-earned -- he has five helpers over the last four games and a total of 16 points, 30 shots on net, 40 hits and 42 blocked shots across 25 outings this season. Evans also maintained a spot on the second power-play unit, so it looks like he'll retain decent fantasy value for a while.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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