Evans' first season as a professional was bookended by injuries. He underwent offseason hernia surgery last summer, suffered a concussion during training camp, and spent the final weeks of the campaign on the shelf due to a broken rib. Despite that, the 23-year-old was able to put together a highly respectable season, notching 13 goals and 32 assists in 67 games for AHL Laval. He opened on the Rocket's fourth line, but quickly earned a promotion to the top line. Eventually, he was trusted in all situations, skating on Laval's first power-play unit while also serving as a penalty killer. Evans will likely open the 2019-20 campaign in the minors, but could earn a call-up at some point during the season, so although he won't be worth a pick in this year's fantasy drafts, he may be worth a waiver claim if he's able to secure an extended stay with the big club.