Devils Trade Boosts Depth

The New Jersey Devils just pulled off a bold move, trading Simon Nemec to Calgary for three picks and a prospect—nicknamed the “trade before the trade”—as they gear up for a serious roster upgrade. With depth and injury resilience being their biggest weaknesses, GM Sunny Mehta struck again, sending a fourth-round pick to Detroit for center Amadeus Lombardi. The 23-year-old AHL standout, though small and injury-prone, delivered 42 points in 47 games last season and could be the spark they need to bolster their middle. With depth thin behind their core, Lombardi’s skill and potential make him a perfect fit as the Devils aim to stay competitive when the chips are down. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e56a2cdc7ab6df8c