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Devils Acquire Evangelista in Surprising Trade | New Jersey Devils News
The New Jersey Devils pulled off a surprise blockbuster trade, acquiring top-six winger Luke Evangelista from Nashville in exchange for two 2028 picks. At just 24, Evangelista’s breakout season—12 goals, 56 points, 44 assists—makes him a perfect fit for Newark’s future. Signed to a two-year extension last year, he’s now entering the final year of his $3M deal with arbitration eligibility in 2027. The Devils’ GM has until mid-month to lock him up long-term, ideally for eight years—though if no deal happens by September 16th, the max term drops to seven. With salary cap uncertainty and past…
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