Rangers pursue Eeli Tolvanen as Devils acquire Luke Evangelista

The New York Rangers are nearing a one-year, $1.5 million contract with forward Eeli Tolvanen as the team rebuilds following a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference last season. General manager Chris Drury continues to adjust the roster after a difficult 2025-26 campaign. Elsewhere in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for two draft picks, including a top-10 protected first-rounder in 2028. Other league developments include a setback for Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau, who is recovering from hip resurfacing surgery. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks plan to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 jersey on January 30. Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is back on the ice after his ACL surgery and aims to return for training camp in the coming weeks.

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