The New Jersey Devils signed newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.25 million extension announced Tuesday night. The contract begins with the 2027-28 season and carries a $7.25 million average annual value, while Evangelista is due to earn $3 million in 2026-27. New Jersey acquired the 24-year-old from the Nashville Predators on Sept. 1, sending a conditional 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. Evangelista is coming off his first 50-point season, recording career highs of 81 games, 44 assists and 56 points in 2025-26.