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Who? New Jersey Devils ACQUIRE Amadeus Lombardi and Declan Chisholm
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 1778
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Summary
During this episode, Zach Berman discusses the New Jersey Devils’ recent moves on Draft Day and sets the scene for the excitement and uncertainty surrounding the team’s current strategy. He notes that the Devils have acquired two players—defenseman Declan Chisholm from the Washington Capitals and center Amadeus Lombardi from the Detroit Red Wings—both of whom were relatively unknown to him prior to the trades. These deals come at a time when Devils fans are eagerly anticipating whether the team will make a larger, more significant splash, specifically regarding their 12th overall pick in the draft, and potential blockbuster targets like Jason Robertson. The possibility of trading for Jason Robertson, a highly regarded winger from the Dallas Stars, is examined at length. Zach Berman observes that while the Devils are rumored to be in the mix, the situation is unclear; Robertson reportedly has significant control over his destination due to trade protection in his contract, and has already turned down lucrative offers from other teams. While the Devils could theoretically assemble an enticing trade package, Berman expresses skepticism about the likelihood of such a deal actually happening, citing a history of the franchise coming up short in high-profile pursuits. Detailed profiles are given for the Devils’ two new acquisitions. Amadeus Lombardi is described as a young, two-way center who has been nearly a point-per-game player in the AHL but never received an NHL call-up in Detroit, to the surprise of many Red Wings fans. Acquiring him for a fourth round pick is seen as a calculated gamble. Declan Chisholm is portrayed as a journeyman defenseman with over 100 combined NHL games and a potential candidate for a bottom-pairing or seventh defenseman role, though his contrac…