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Predators Trade Luke Evangelista to Devils for Picks

9/2/2026

Summary

Predators Trade Evangelista

Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils received Colorado’s conditional 2028 first-round pick and New Jersey’s 2028 second-round pick.
Colorado’s 2028 first-round pick upgrades to 2029 if its 2027 pick isn’t sent to Toronto or lands in the top-10.
The trade gives Nashville five picks in the first two rounds of the 2028 NHL Draft.

Summary

Mehta Overhauls Roster

General manager Sunny Mehta orchestrated the trade for Connor Evangelista as part of his summer roster overhaul.
Nashville executive Chris MacFarland approved the deal, marking his first major move since being hired.
Mehta also added forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and free-agent Anthony Mantha to deepen the lineup.
Evangelista captained the London Knights in 2021-22, posting 55 goals and 111 points.
He was drafted 42nd overall by Nashville in 2020.

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Predators Ticket Offers

The Predators hold 11 selections in the 2028 NHL Draft across all seven rounds.
Season ticket packages for 2026-27 are being promoted with full, half, and quarter options.
Fans can get ticket offers by calling 615-770-7800, visiting NashvillePredators.com, or texting PREDS to 833-453-2488.

History

Historical Context

After the NHL approved a $80 million expansion on June 25 1997, the Nashville Predators entered the league in 1998, helping grow the league to 30 teams and prompting a geographic realignment. Today, the Predators trade forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for 2028 first- and second-round picks, echoing the franchise’s original expansion-draft strategy.

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Predators Trade Evangelista

Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils received Colorado’s conditional 2028 first-round pick and New Jersey’s 2028 second-round pick.
Colorado’s 2028 first-round pick upgrades to 2029 if its 2027 pick isn’t sent to Toronto or lands in the top-10.
The trade gives Nashville five picks in the first two rounds of the 2028 NHL Draft.

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