The Detroit Red Wings have traded prospect Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils in return for a fourth-round selection in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft.
With the 2026 NHL Draft quickly approaching, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has made his first move.
The club has traded prospect Amadeus Lombardi, whom they selected in the fourth round (113th overall pick) of the 2022 NHL Draft, to the New Jersey Devils. In return, the Red Wings received a fourth-round selection.
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With his contract expiring, he was no longer waiver-exempt.
A native of Newmarket, Ontario, Lombardi spent time in the OHL with the Flint Firebirds before beginning his tenure with the American Hockey League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.
This past season in Grand Rapids, he reached a career-high 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) as the Griffins breezed through the regular season in what was their best campaign in club history.
During the Calder Cup Playoffs this spring, he registered three assists in seven games played.
He has yet to appear in an NHL regular season game, and will now have to try and earn a roster spot with the Devils.
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