NHL market stirs as Devils land Luke Evangelista in trade

Only five minor trades had been completed since July 4.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

What happened: New Jersey sent Nashville a conditional first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder for the 24-year-old forward. New York also reportedly signed Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year deal.

Why it matters: The moves break a late-summer lull as clubs turn toward training camp for the 2026-27 season. Evangelista adds a young scorer after posting 56 points last season.

By the numbers: Evangelista recorded 12 goals and 44 assists in 81 games last season. Tolvanen had 12 goals and 36 points in 78 games.

What to watch: Training camps and preseason rosters will show how the new additions fit their clubs' plans.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-09-03T00:24:23.142471+00:00

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