On Monday, the Nashville Predators announced the signing of forward Luke Evangelista to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The London Knights forward was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft held last month.
A sub-6’0” forward, Evangelista excelled for the OHL’s Knights last season, scoring 61 points in 62 games, including 57 points at even-strength play. His 0.5968 even-strength primary points per game rate ranked 11th among all draft-eligible OHL forwards in 2019-20.
Expected to return to London for the 2020-21 season, Evangelista’s immediate future is uncertain as the OHL navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.