Devils’ Evangelista Move Has Deeper Strategy | New Jersey Devils News

New Jersey Devils News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

The New Jersey Devils just pulled off a savvy move by re-signing forward Egor Evangelista for another year — a smart, affordable pickup who delivered 56 points last season. But this isn’t just about adding a productive forward; it’s likely a strategic chess piece in a bigger picture. Rumors swirl about potential trades for top-tier talent like goalie Connor Hellebuyck or defenseman Quinn Hughes — with Mercer possibly heading out as the trade bait. With new GM focused on analytics and value, Evangelista’s even-strength dominance makes him a perfect fit to bolster Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier…