In a separate transaction completed on Thursday, the Red Wings traded forward Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft choice.
This low-risk roster addition provides the Devils with developmental flexibility ahead of the upcoming season.
"For New Jersey, it’s a low-risk add to the forward depth.
The Devils’ system could use more dynamic, play-driving types up front, and Lombardi’s profile—a speedy, skilled center who can contribute offensively while bringing some grit—lines up with their strengths," said James Nichols, beat writer for New Jersey Hockey Now.
Lombardi just finished his third pro season—all in the American Hockey League. He has yet to make his NHL debut.
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The broader market remains fluid as the Colorado Avalanche recently cleared salary cap space by moving Valeri Nichushkin, and the Dallas Stars continue searching for a trade partner for forward Jason Robertson after a projected deal with the Seattle Kraken fell through.
