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Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista from Predators in trade

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista from Predators in trade
Summary

The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators on September 1. In exchange, the Predators received a conditional 2028 first-round draft pick and the Devils' 2028 second-round selection. The conditional first-round pick originates from the Colorado Avalanche and includes provisions that could shift the asset to a 2029 first-round selection depending on future draft status. Evangelista, 24, recorded 12 goals and 44 assists in 81 games last season. The forward is entering the final year of a contract with a $3 million salary cap hit and will be a restricted free agent after the season concludes. Nashville general manager Chris MacFarland noted the move provides the organization with salary cap flexibility and additional roster spots for younger players.

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Key Details
  • •New Jersey sent a conditional 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to Nashville.
  • •The trade includes a 2028 first-round pick originally held by the Colorado Avalanche.
  • •Evangelista registered career highs with 44 assists and 56 total points last season.
  • •The 24-year-old forward is signed through the 2026-27 season at a $3 million cap hit.
Latest Updates
  • 2:49 AMESPN NHL — Devils acquire F Evangelista, 24, from Predators
  • 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Evangelista trade grades as Predators deal young winger to Devils
  • 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista in trade with Predators
  • 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators for 2028 1st and 2nd Round Picks
  • 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Devils Acquire Winger Luke Evangelista for Two Picks
  • 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from the Predators for 2 high draft picks
  • 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Predators in Trade
  • 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Devils Trade Picks for Skilled Predators Winger Luke Evangelista
What they're saying
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The New Jersey Devils have acquired Luke Evangelista in a trade with the Nashville Predators. New Jersey sent a conditional first-round pick and its own second-rounder in 2028 to Nashville for the 24-year-old forward. Evangelista is coming off setting career highs with 44 assists and 56 points while also scoring 12 goals last season.

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We have a trade! I’ll update this post once the conditions of the 1st round pick are known. The Colorado 1st round pick was acquired by the Devils as part of the Simon Nemec trade and shows that Devils GM Sunny Mehta has no hesitation in using that currency to upgrade the roster. Luke Evangelista […]

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On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils announced the acquisition of 24-year-old forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Colorado’s 2028 first-round pick (conditional) and New Jersey’s 2028 second-round pick.

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