Nashville Predators trade forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for future draft selections. Multiple outlets report the deal is centered on picks for the 2028 NHL Draft, with the Devils sending Nashville a first-round pick and a second-round pick.
The reporting also aligns on Evangelista’s recent performance and contract situation. The Times of India and The Athletic say he posted a career-best 56 points in 81 NHL games last season. The Athletic adds that Evangelista is entering the final year of a two-year, $3 million average annual value contract, giving New Jersey control through that remaining season.
Outlets vary slightly in the reported structure and wording of the compensation. Times of India specifies that the first-round pick is conditional and pairs it with a 2028 second-round selection, while other summaries describe the return more generally as a first- and second-round pick. Yahoo Sports includes commentary from Predators general manager Chris MacFarland explaining the rationale for the move, but the core elements—teams, player, and 2028 picks—are consistent across sources.
