New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators for 2028 1st and 2nd Round Picks
Out of nowhere, Sunny Mehta has come up with another acquisition as Luke Evangelista joins a now-crowded Devils forward group.
New Jersey Devils have added forward Luke Evangelista to bolster their roster, acquiring him from Nashville Predators in exchange for two draft picks in the 2028 NHL Draft. Evangelista, a playmaking right wing with a solid defensive game, is entering the final year of his contract, which pays him $3 million AAV. This move comes as the Devils aim to strengthen their roster and potentially create a logjam of forwards.
The Devils GM Sunny Mehta confirmed the trade, stating that Evangelista is a "really good player" who they believe will improve over time. Evangelista's contract with the Predators expired, and he is currently a restricted free agent. Over his 253-game career with the Predators, Evangelista has scored 45 goals and 97 assists. His strong shot-rate impacts in both offensive and defensive zones have earned him a first-line quality winger rating on HockeyViz.
With Sheldon Keefe's lineup choices, the Devils now have a diverse mix of talent and depth for the upcoming season.
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