Montreal needs actual top six wingers. Virtanen is another tweener. Something they have plenty of. Baertschi’s value has never been lower. With the cap going flat it will cost a lot to dump his salary. Evans has looked good in his first several games in Montreal. He’s defensively responsible (which is important to Therien).
Take Baertschi out of the deal and
Montreal may have a bit of interest in Virtanen (he fits in with their team speed), but not for a 2nd AND Evans.