Devils’ Evangelista Move Has Deeper Strategy | Sports News

The Devils just pulled off a savvy move by signing Evangelista — a 56-point bargain at $3M — but this isn’t just about adding depth. It’s a strategic setup: they’re likely positioning him to help trade for a big-name center like Dawson Mercer, potentially landing Hellebuyck in the process. With GM Sonny Mehta’s analytical eye, Evangelista’s strong underlying stats and versatility make him perfect for boosting Hughes and Hischier — and he might be the linchpin in a bigger rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/029fd35c4a760879