Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista from Predators in trade

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista from Predators in trade
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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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  • •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
  • 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Evangelista didn’t see Devils trade coming, but thinks his game blends well with roster
  • 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Predators GM Chris MacFarland Explains Luke Evangelista Trade
  • 12:51 AMDaily Faceoff — Luke Evangelista trade a confusing one for Predators - dailyfaceoff.com
  • 4:23 AMPucksandpitchforks.com — After the Luke Evangelista trade, the New Jersey Devils should make this move before it's too late - Pucks and Pitchforks
  • 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Predators Trade Veteran Forward to New Jersey Devils
  • 4:14 AMNHL News — Evangelista traded to Devils by Predators for 2 draft picks - NHL.com
  • 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
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Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland explained why he traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils.In a surprising trade, the Predators dealt Evangelista — who scored 12 goals and 56 points for the Predators last season — to the Devils for a pair of future draft picks in the first and second rounds.Now, […] The post Predators GM Chris MacFarland Explains Luke Evangelista Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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The NHL offseason is winding down, and the season is set to get underway soon as the calendar has finally turned to September. And with the offseason being almost over, there was a late-night trade struck. The Predators traded Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for draft picks. The post Predators Trade Veteran Forward to New Jersey Devils appeared first on HEAVY.

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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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