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.