Detroit Red Wings trade forward Lombardi to Devils and draft Czech goalie Orsulák

The Detroit Red Wings sent 22‑year‑old forward prospect Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the Devils' fourth‑round selection (No. 108 overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Lombardi, who spent three seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins after a high‑scoring OHL career, had been a key prospect for Detroit; the trade gives the team another draft asset ahead of the upcoming draft.

In the 2026 NHL Draft, Detroit used its picks to select Czech goaltender Michal Orsulák at No. 79 overall (third round). Orsulák, standing 6‑4 and weighing 224 lb, played the 2025‑26 season with the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders and was a member of Czechia's silver‑medal World Junior team. Scouts described him as an aggressive, big‑frame net‑minder who provides depth to the Red Wings' prospect pool.