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When first-year general manager Sunny Mehta acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators at the beginning of September, I have to admit that I was only superficially familiar with his game.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Devils News & Rumors: Evangelista’s Early Success, Boqvist’s Season Debut, & More

The New Jersey Devils kicked off the 2026-27 season with a 1-1-0 record, following an overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 1 and a shutout loss on the road against the New York Islanders on Oct.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 29

Luke Evangelista could be a major X-Factor this season for the Devils

New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta has been proactive this offseason, showcasing his ambition by acquiring Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators and signing him to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 28

Devils in the Details – 9/28/26: Roster Moves Edition

Here are your links for today: Luke Evangelista scored twice, Arseny Gritsyuk tallied and so did Dougie Hamilton in the final Devils preseason game on Saturday.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Maybe Luke Evangelista Found a Happy Home in New Jersey

Luke Evangelista might have found exactly what he needed in New Jersey. The 24-year-old winger is coming off a pretty encouraging season in Nashville, putting up a career-high 56 points with 12 goals and 44 assists.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 27

Devils' final preseason game hints at an altered, rush-oriented system

Last night, the Devils had their final preseason bout, ultimately defeating the division rival New York Islanders by a score of 4-1. Luke Evangelista scored twice, with Dougie Hamilton and Arseny Gritsyuk being responsible for the other two tallies.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 26

Luke Evangelista could turn into a scorer with the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils looked dominant against the New York Islanders on Saturday night in their final game of the preseason. At the end of the second intermission, they held a 4-0 lead.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 21

How Luke Evangelista can raise the scoring potential of the Devils

The New Jersey Devils signed 24-year-old forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year deal last week. The deal came less than one hour before the new collective bargaining agreement went into effect, which would have changed some of the structure of the contract.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / September 16

Devils sign F Luke Evangelista to 5-year, $36.25M deal

The New Jersey Devils signed newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25 million extension. The deal announced Tuesday night begins with the 2027-28 season and carries a $7.25 million average annual value.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 16

New Jersey Devils hire trailblazing coach to take on a leading development role

The New Jersey Devils just continue to make huge moves in the first offseason of GM Sunny Mehta. After trading for and signing Luke Evangelista to an eight-year deal , the Devils announced two front-office hires.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Devils Sign Luke Evangelista To Five-Year Extension

The New Jersey Devils didn’t take long to extend their newly acquired forward. A few weeks after acquiring him from the Nashville Predators, the Devils announced last night that they signed forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25MM extension.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / September 16

Devils in the Details – 9/16/26: A Deal for Luke Edition

Here are your links for today: A five-year extension for Luke Evangelista: The Hockey Guy previews the season for the Devils: Hockey will be here soon: “The Devils will play their first of four preseason games, starting Sunday, Sept.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Devils Waste No Time: New Jersey Locks Up Newly‑Acquired Luke Evangelista for Five Years

The New Jersey Devils didn’t waste a second. Weeks — not months, not a season — weeks after acquiring Luke Evangelista for a conditional 2028 first‑round pick and a 2028 second‑round pick, they locked him up long‑term.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Devils sign Luke Evangelista to five-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have locked up right winger Luke Evangelista through the 2031-32 season, the club announced late Tuesday night. With the deal, they secure the future of the 24-year-old, whom they acquired on Sept.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 14

Devils are running out of time to hand Luke Evangelista an eight-year contract

At the beginning of September, Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils made a surprise trade and acquired young up-and-coming star Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Predators’ Forsberg calls Evangelista trade ‘a surprise’, but doesn’t think team is done making moves

There’s some intrigue in Music City, especially after the team seems to be poised to make more moves. When speaking to reporters at the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas, Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg was asked about his reaction to the team trading forward winger Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils last week.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Luke Evangelista

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 8

It may be time to end the speculation of Sidney Crosby playing elsewhere

James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils acquired 24-year-old winger Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators for a first (Avs) and a second-round pick last week.

NHL Notebook: Houston mayor pushes for expansion as Devils trade shocks Evangelista

Get ready, hockey fans: NHL expansion could be coming soon. The mayor of Houston, Tex., John Whitmire, revealed in an exclusive interview with the Sporting News earlier this week that his office has been engaged with local stakeholders as the state looks to bring a second NHL team to it.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 3

Luke Evangelista calls trade to Devils ‘a shock’

When the news broke on Tuesday that the New Jersey Devils had acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft, the hockey world collectively reacted with surprise.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Luke Evangelista trade a confusing one for Predators

Eyebrows were raised around the NHL on Tuesday night as the New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Luke Evangelista

Although the New Jersey Devils already made some offseason additions, they still aren’t done just yet. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, the Devils announced they traded two 2028 NHL Draft picks to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Luke Evangelista.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 2

Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from Predators for picks

The New Jersey Devils have landed forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for draft capital, the team announced Tuesday. Nashville

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 1

Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista in Bold Trade With Predators

The New Jersey Devils added another talented young forward Tuesday, acquiring Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and a second-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Predators for 2028 Draft Picks

On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for two picks in the 2028 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from Predators for two draft picks

Let the newsy September chaos commence. On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators. In exchange, the Predators are receiving a conditional first-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft and a 2028 second-round pick.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1

Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista

The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional 2028 first-round pick (originally owned by Colorado) as well as a 2028 second-round pick.