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Devils Must Lock Down Evangelista Before Sept 15 | New Jersey Devils News
The clock is ticking for the New Jersey Devils to lock up Luke Evangelista before September 15th—after that, max contract length drops from eight to seven years, forcing higher annual costs. With the cap set to jump next summer and already heavy commitments, signing both Nico Hischier and Evangelista will strain space. AFP Analytics suggests a six-year, $8M deal or a one-year, $5.76M option, but the real play? An eight-year extension now to capture his prime at a lower cost per year. Teams are betting on potential, not just stats—like with Stankoven and Guenther—and the Devils must decide…
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