The 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) season is right around the corner with rookie camps across the league beginning soon and training camps shortly thereafter. However, according to reports by NHL insider David Pagnotta, there seems to be a big divide between the Nashville Predators and their top restricted free agent (RFA) Luke Evangelista. Evangelista could be a great addition for OilersOriginally drafted in the Second round, 42nd overall at the 2020 NHL Draft by the Predators, Evangelista has been a highly regarded young player for years. He also referred to Evangelista “the future” of the Predators team. There is the slight issue of tradeable assets, something that the Oilers definitely do not have an abundance of.