A forward who has praised the energy of the New Jersey Devils’ home arena has now joined the team after being traded, fulfilling his wish to experience the atmosphere firsthand. The move comes as the Devils look to bolster their lineup with an established offensive player. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the addition impacts the team’s performance in high-pressure games. The trade marks a significant shift in roster construction ahead of the upcoming season.

"Just absolutely rocking," Evangelista said of the New Jersey Devils home arena on Thursday. "I would love to get a taste of that." That opportunity became possible Tuesday when the forward was traded ...