Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from the Predators for 2 high draft picks
Newark, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have added Luke Evangelista to their roster in a trade with the Nashville Predators, according to a Tuesday announcement. In exchange for the 24-year-old forward, the Devils sent a conditional first-round pick and their own second-rounder in 2028. Evangelista had a standout season, posting career-high numbers of 44 assists, 56 points, and 12 goals.
His contract includes one more year with a salary cap hit of $3 million. The Predators' general manager, Chris MacFarland, stated that the acquisition was not made lightly, as they explored other options to improve their team. The conditional pick from Nashville will be Colorado's, with a transfer condition to Toronto if not satisfied.
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