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Red Wings trade Amadeus Lombardi to Devils for fourth-round pick

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Red Wings trade Amadeus Lombardi to Devils for fourth-round pick

Summary

The Detroit Red Wings traded center Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick on June 25, ahead of the NHL Entry Draft. Lombardi had a successful season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, scoring 42 points, but the Red Wings opted to move him due to impending contract statuses and their assessment of his fit in Detroit. The 23-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, and the move helps Detroit avoid losing him without compensation via waivers in the fall. This trade reflects the Red Wings' strategy of managing player contracts amid roster adjustments.

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By the Numbers

•Red Wings trade Amadeus Lombardi to Devils on June 25.
•Lombardi collected 42 points during the 2025-26 AHL season.
•He will be a restricted free agent on July 1.
•The trade prevents Detroit from losing Lombardi via waivers.
•Lombardi was selected by the Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

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