Select the players you think will have a standout season this year, and earn some of the most sought after items with the HUT Evolutions Event, running from October 3 to October 19. Throughout the year, Evolution items are upgraded to match their highest performance-based inform rating, so this is the perfect time to compete and earn high-value pieces for your team. Put your hockey senses to the test, use players who you think are going to crush it this year, and earn rewards as you continue to build your fantasy team.

Evolution Collectibles

You'll have plenty of options when selecting players you think are ready for a big year. There are 35 Evolution player items ready to improve over the course of the season based on their real world performance. These players can be found in packs and the auction house, but the best way to acquire them is with choice packs awarded in Sets.

These Sets can be completed by trading in Evolution Collectibles, which you'll earn as you play multiple modes in HUT, as well as being available in Evolution event packs and at the auction house. There are five tiers of choice packs available in these Sets, and the more collectibles required in the set, the better the pack. Here are the Evolution items you'll be able to select from in each pack, and how many Collectibles you'll need.

Sets

Evolution Choice Pack Tier 1: 10 Evolution Collectibles

• Choice of 1 item (from a pool of 4 items from the list below)
  • Nathan MacKinnon (85 OVR)
  • Taylor Hall (85 OVR)
  • P.K. Subban (85 OVR)
  • Artemi Panarin (84 OVR)
  • David Pastrnak (84 OVR) or
  • Evgeny Kuznetsov (84 OVR)

Evolution Choice Pack Tier 2: 8 Evolution Collectibles (from a pool of 4 items from the list below)

• Choice of 1 item
  • Shayne Gostisbehere (84 OVR)
  • William Karlsson (83 OVR)
  • Matthew Barzal (83 OVR)
  • Jack Eichel (83 OVR)
  • Mikko Rantanen (83 OVR) or
  • Connor Hellebuyck (83 OVR)

Evolution Choice Pack Tier 3: 6 Evolution Collectibles (from a pool of 4 items from the list below)

• Choice of 1 item
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (81 OVR)
  • Mikhail Sergachev (81 OVR)
  • Charlie McAvoy (81 OVR)
  • Ilya Kovalchuk (81 OVR)
  • Dylan Larkin (81 OVR) or
  • Nico Hischier (80 OVR)

Evolution Choice Pack Tier 4: 4 Evolution Collectibles (from a pool of 4 items from the list below)

• Choice of 1 item
  • Darnell Nurse (80 OVR)
  • Kyle Connor (80 OVR)
  • Nolan Patrick (79 OVR)
  • Thomas Chabot (79 OVR)
  • Ondrej Kase (79 OVR) or
  • Rasmus Dahlin (78 OVR)

Evolution Choice Pack Tier 5: 2 Evolution Collectibles (from a pool of 4 items from the list below)

• Choice of 1 item
  • Casey Mittelstadt (78 OVR)
  • Jared McCann (78 OVR)
  • Robby Fabbri (78 OVR)
  • Jack Roslovic (78 OVR)
  • Sonny Milano (78 OVR) or
  • Samuel Girard (78 OVR)

Packs

Keep in mind, there are more ways to get Evolution items than just Sets, as you can find these items in packs as well, with the following players available only in Packs:

• John Tavares (85 OVR)
• Sean Couturier (83 OVR)
• Tyson Barrie (81 OVR)
• Clayton Keller (80 OVR)
• Charles Hudon (78 OVR)

HUT Challenges

A total of 13 Daily Challenges will be available to complete during the event, and they come with special daily rewards that can include Evolution Collectibles.

Competitive Seasons

Competitive Seasons for the HUT Evolution event will run during the following dates:

• Round 1: Wednesday October 3 – Thursday October 11
• Round 2: Friday October 12 – Saturday October 20

Players who rank in the top 100 during the event will receive a Tier 1 Evolution Choice pack.

FAQ

Q: What are performance-based inform items in HUT 19?
A: Performance-based inform items are inform items that a player receives because of their performance within the real hockey world. These include items like Prime Time, Milestone and Team of the Week items.

Q: What's the highest OVR that my Evolution player can be upgraded to?
A: An Evolution item will only be eligible to match their highest performance-based inform item.

The HUT Evolution event is the best way to pick up players before their stats go through the roof, so play and make your selections before you miss out! See the new features that are making HUT a legendary experience in NHL® 19.

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