2026-27 NHL team preview: Nashville Predators
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Predators Bring Back Former First-Round Pick On Tryout
The Nashville Predators are giving forward Tyson Jost another chance to earn his way back onto the roster, this time without a guaranteed contract attached. The Predators have signed Jost to a professional tryout agreement for their 2026-27 training camp. Jost spent all of last season in Nashville after the Predators claimed him off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes in October, but his one-year, two-way deal expired this summer, leaving him to search for a new opportunity as an unrest...
Tyson Jost to attend Predators training camp on PTO
Jost skated in 69 games with the Predators during the 2025-26 regular season.
What Was Behind the Nashville Predators Trading Luke Evangelista?
The Nashville Predators made a surprising move last week trading Luke Evangelista. So what was the reasoning behind this move?
A Kid At Heart: Predators' Ryan O'Reilly's Leadership, Youthful Exuberance Shines On And Off The Ice
Ryan O’Reilly’s youthful exuberance shines both on and off the ice. And with the Nashville Predators center playing arguably his best hockey, his persona and guidance will be key in trying to get his team back into the playoffs.
‘It Means You Mean Something To Them’: Mavrik Bourque On Nashville Predators’ 6-Year Commitment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mavrik Bourque signed his six-year, $33 million contract with the Nashville Predators three days after the Dallas Stars traded him. On NHL Network’s “NHL Tonight” on Aug. 31, the 24-year-old forward said the length of the deal told him where he stood with his new team. The contract, signed July 4, carries […]
‘I Didn’t Want To Get Traded At All’: Mavrik Bourque Opens Up On Leaving Dallas Stars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mavrik Bourque said he never wanted to be traded out of Dallas. Two months after the Dallas Stars sent him to the Nashville Predators, the 24-year-old forward made the comments on NHL Network’s “NHL Tonight” on Aug. 31. On July 1, the Stars traded Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville for […]
Vitali Pinchuk believes emergence of Ilya Protas kept Capitals from signing him as free agent
The Nashville Predators signed Belarusian forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, $1.025 million contract this past April. While the Predators ultimately landed the high-scoring KHL center, Pinchuk also drew significant interest from the Washington Capitals, who consulted with one of their own Belarusian talents, Aliaksei Protas, about him. However, Pinchuk believes the emergence of someone
Luke Evangelista Comments On 'Shocking Trade' From Nashville
When you're 24 years old and coming off a career season, you feel rather comfortable heading into training camp, and kicking off a new year. Turns out the Nashville Predators had other ideas, as Luke Evangelista was completely blindsided the Preds gave up on him, and traded him to the New Jersey Devils. Evangelista set career highs in assists and points last season, and at just $3 million AAV for this season, is a steal of a deal. He's a pending restricted free agent with team control, and fo...
3 burning Devils questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The New Jersey Devils made a big splash prior to the 2026-27 NHL season. The Devils traded for Luke Evangelista in a surprising trade with the Nashville Predators. It was a big deal that saw New Jersey part with a first and second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. New Jersey has made wholesale changes […] The post 3 burning Devils questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discuss the Luke Evangelista trade between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils, Robert Thomas being named captain of the St. Louis Blues, and more.
Devils’ Luke Evangelista breaks silence after trade from Predators
Luke Evangelista enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 campaign with the Nashville Predators, appearing in 81 regular-season games and setting career-highs of 44 assists and 56 points. Somewhat surprisingly, Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland decided to move on from the 2020 second-round draft pick, shipping Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils in […] The post Devils’ Luke Evangelista breaks silence after trade from Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luke Evangelista calls trade to Devils ‘a shock’
New Jersey acquired Evangelista from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.
Nashville Predators Called Out For 'Confusing' Evangelista Trade
The New Jersey Devils shocked the NHL on Tuesday night, acquiring Nashville Predators forward Luke Evangelista in a deal that saw a couple of draft picks head to Nashville. While Devils' GM Sunny Mehta continues to cook this summer, many around the league are wondering what the hell the Predators are thinking. Evangelista is coming off a career season, he's 24, and is owed just $3 million this season, while sitting as a pending restricted free agent next summer. Evangelista scored 12 goals an...
Luke Evangelista trade a confusing one for Predators
The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for two draft picks.
Jack’s Daily: Kantserov Nugget; IceHogs News; Devils-Preds Trade
With the expectation that Connor Bedard won’t be fully healthy until early to mid-November, there has been much discussion this […] The post Jack’s Daily: Kantserov Nugget; IceHogs News; Devils-Preds Trade appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Top 10 Nashville Predators Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition
The Nashville Predators are stuck in the middle of a loaded Central Division, and they’ve had just two top-ten pick since 2013. However, they’ve built a pretty deep prospect pool…
After Acquiring Luke Evangelista, What’s Next for the Devils?
When I saw the news last night that the Devils acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators, the first thought that went through my head was “ok, he’s a solid player, nice pickup by Sunny”. The second thought that went through my head was “wait a minute, how is this all going to work.” With […]
Wednesday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul
The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Nashville received a conditional first-round pick and a second-round selection in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. New Jersey previously received the conditional first-round pick from the Calgary Flames in a trade for defenseman Simon Nemec on June 23. Evangelista had a career-high 56 points (12G/44A) in 81 games with the Predators in 2025-26. The New York Rangers singed unrestriced free agent forwar...
Devils in the Details – 9/2/26: Trading for Luke Edition
Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils pick up Luke Evangelista from Nashville: Nico on re-signing in New Jersey: “For me it was clear: My goal is to give something back to New Jersey. They gave me a chance to play in the NHL. They picked me.” [The Athletic ($)] “Hellebuyck would […]
Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Predators for 2028 Draft Picks
On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils announced that they have acquired Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for two picks in the 2028 NHL Draft. One is…
Luke Evangelista trade grades for Devils, Predators
The New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators swung a late offseason trade on Tuesday night. Forward Luke Evangelista is headed to the Devils in exchange for two draft picks. Evangelista, 24, is signed through the 2026-27 season. The draft picks heading to the Predators are a conditional 2028 first-round pick, originally owned by the Colorado […] The post Luke Evangelista trade grades for Devils, Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators for 2028 1st and 2nd Round Picks
Good evening! Sunny Mehta has not stopped cooking with gas for these New Jersey Devils just yet! Luke Evangelista, the right-handed playmaking winger from Nashville, is coming up north. James also reacted to the trade here, in which he said the following: At time of posting, the conditions of the 1st round pick were not […]
Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from Predators for two draft picks
One of the picks sent back to Nashville is a conditional first-round pick.
New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators have sent forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for a pair of picks in the 2028 NHL Draft.
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