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We’re more than a month into the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and for the first time in many years, neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the San Jose Sharks are anywhere close to being in last place.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Predators activate, reassign forward prospect

The Predators have activated forward prospect Matthew Wood from season-opening injured reserve and loaned him to AHL Milwaukee, according to the AHL’s transactions log.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / October 4

Predators sign RFA Luke Evangelista to 2-year contract

Restricted free agent forward Luke Evangelista signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Evangelista, 23, recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 68 games last season with the Predators, including 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 14 games.

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Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / October 3

Reports: Luke Evangelista signs 2-year deal with Predators

Forward Luke Evangelista ended his training camp holdout and signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday, according to multiple reports.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / October 3

Underrated Winger Signs Well-Deserved Deal Back in Nashville

A skilled winger has signed his restricted free agent contract. Luke Evangelista signs his first contract after the expiration of his entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Report: Predators to sign Luke Evangelista to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators and Luke Evangelista have agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $3 million, according to TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Predators cross the finish line on new deal with their restricted free agent

The list of players who saw NHL action last season and remain restricted free agents is down to just one.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 3

Edmonton Oilers reportedly have kicked the tires on Lukas Reichel

NHL Rumour Report: Frank Seravalli on the Kevin Karius Show that the Nashville Predators first offer to Luke Evangelista was for two years and $1 million per.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Predators, Evangelista still aren’t close on a new deal

As we are days away from the start of the regular season, there are only nine restricted free agents left unsigned. But only one of those players is expected to get a seven-digit figure, and that’s Nashville Predators winger Luke Evangelista.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 25

Report: No indication Wild will trade Kirill Kaprizov

David Pagnotta: Everything is status quo between the Nashville Predators and RFA Luke Evangelista. As of yesterday morning, they were far from a deal. Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have 10 players who are pending UFAs, but GM Mike Grier doesn’t plan on trading all of them.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

3 RFA Contract Stalemates Turning South: McTavish, Evangelista, Hughes

As training camps open across the NHL, several high-profile RFA contract negotiations remain unresolved, leaving situations in Anaheim, Nashville, and New Jersey in a state of troubling uncertainty.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 22

Around the NHL: Penguins’ Malkin unsure on future in Pittsburgh, Predators GM shuts down Evangelista trade rumors

Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. Preseason hockey has begun, training camps are in full flight, and there’s unfortunately, going to be a lot of cuts made throughout the next two weeks.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / September 22

Predators in Difficult Talks With Luke Evangelista

With the NHL preseason getting underway and players finally getting game action again after a few months off, it is pretty common practice to have most of your star players out there.

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Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Predators rumors: Key RFA has left Nashville amid ongoing contract talks

The Nashville Predators are preparing for the 2025-26 NHL season. They have begun their training camp activities, and are going to begin their preseason slate of games soon.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

NHL Rumours: Update on Nashville Predators RFA Forward

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of training camp. However, there are a number of unanswered questions heading into the start of the hockey season.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Report: Predators’ Luke Evangelista won’t attend training camp without contract

Luke Evangelista will not be in attendance as Nashville Predators‘ training camp opens this week, reports The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. The decision comes as Evangelista remains a restricted free agent and has not signed a new contract for the coming season.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Predators rumors: Nashville far apart in contract talks with key RFA

The Nashville Predators are mere days away from opening training camp in preparation for the 2025-26 NHL season — and they still don’t have forward Luke Evangelista locked up.

Nashville Predators News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Nashville Predators All-Star Frustrated With Contract Talks

The Nashville Predators missed the playoffs last season for the second time in the last three years. The team has also not been out of the first round of the playoffs since the 2017-18 season, which has caused some tension within he franchise.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / September 10

Predators and Luke Evangelista Far Apart in Extension Talks

The Nashville Predators had quite the down year in 2024 as they finished bottom 5 in the league and decided to sell off some pieces at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / September 3

Predators Facing an "Actual Crisis" as Contract Talks Stall With Key Player

The Predators have given Luke Evangelista his qualifying offer, but months later no deal has been found as the team are facing an 'actual crisis'. Last season, the Nashville Predators were one of the biggest disappointments in the entire NHL, and as a result, confidence in this current regime among the fanbase may be at an all time low.

Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / July 15

Nashville Predators May Be on the Verge of Losing Talented 23-Year-Old Due to Contract Dispute

The Nashville Predators are currently in a contract dispute with Luke Evangelista, which, if they don't come to an agreement soon, means they could lose him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Luke Evangelista scores twice, Preds beat Hurricanes

Luke Evangelista scored two goals and Juuse Saros made 34 saves to record his 200th career win in the Nashville Predators' 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Predators & Evangelista Defeat Hurricanes 3-1

After a four-game road trip, including three games in California, the Carolina Hurricanes returned home to the Lenovo Center Tuesday night (March 25). They played host to the Nashville Predators in the last game of the regular season series.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Predators’ Luke Evangelista to return following 8-game absence due to lower-body injury

The Nashville Predators will see a boost to their lineup Friday versus the Buffalo Sabres as right winger Luke Evangelista is set to return following an eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury, reports Nick Kieser of Predators Radio Network.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2024

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / February 8, 2024

Five Quick Questions with Luke Evangelista

Forward Luke Evangelista is in his second season with the Nashville Predators after playing 24 games in early 2023. Technically in his rookie season in 2023-2024, Evangelista ranks ninth in points among rookies.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / January 24, 2024

Where Does Luke Evangelista Stand In The Calder Trophy Race?

Nashville Predators forward Luke Evangelista is still considered a rookie by the NHL’s definition. Evangelista appeared in 24 games for the Predators in 2022-23 – one outing shy of the league’s 25-game limit for maintaining first-year player status.