Unveiling the NHL’s Most Shocking Breakout Stars of 2025-26 – Prepare to Be Amazed!
Luke Evangelista, RW, Nashville Predators
Evangelista had a lot to prove to the Predators after an underwhelming sophomore campaign, where he regressed to 10 goals and 32 points in 68 games. It was always clear he had dynamic skill, but the coaching staff didn’t seem to fully trust him as an everyday top-six option (he averaged just 13:52 last season) and the organization didn’t make a long-term bet on him, signing him to a modest two-year, $3 million AAV extension ahead of this season.
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The 23-year-old winger has had the kind of breakout that should cement him as a full-time top-six player and core piece for the Predators, even if he won’t necessarily become a star. Evangelista is on pace to hit 60 points and has developed into a fixture on the top line with Ryan O’Reilly.
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