Amadeus Lombardi

Three Potential Unsung Heroes for the Detroit Red Wings This Season

This season, the Detroit Red Wings have higher aspirations than they have had in a very long time. Dylan Larkin, during the season last year, signed a big contract extension. That was a big sigh of relief as Larkin was playing some of the best hockey he had played in his entire career. Steve Yzerman […]

Are the Red Wings Ready to Compete?

The Detroit Red Wings finished the 2022-23 season with a record of 35-37-10. They finished seventh in the Atlantic Division. Although it doesn’t look like it when you look at the standings, Detroit took a step in the right direction in 2022-23. The Red Wings contended for a wild card spot for most of this […]

Player Profile: Amadeus “Ammo” Lombardi

19-year-old Amadeus Lombardi was selected in the 4th round, 113th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft by Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings. Lombardi was born on June 5th, 2003, and is a native of Aurora, Ontario. Amadeus has been playing in front of Michigan hockey fans for the past couple of seasons as […]

Red Wings Prospect Update: December

William Wallinder Drafted with the first pick of the second round in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, William Wallinder was always labeled as a “project pick.” Now in his second full season in the SHL, Wallinder has begun to blossom and show his high upside. The six-foot-four, 190-pound defenseman is a strong skater who sets […]

Red Wings sign Amadeus Lombardi to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract

On Friday afternoon, NHL agent Dan Milstein announced that his client and Detroit Red Wings prospect Amadeus Lombardi signed a three-year, entry-level contract. Drafted in the fourth round, 113th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Lombardi has been a pleasant surprise relative to his selection slot. The 19-year-old has been one of the most […]

Lombardi is Red Wings Top Junior Prospect

Just because a player isn’t drafted during his first year of eligibility doesn’t mean he can’t be an excellent NHL prospect. Amadeus Lombardi shows that waiting a year to be drafted into the NHL can be a good thing. Now in his second season in the OHL, Lombardi is scoring at a terrific pace and […]

Breaking: Red Wings Roster Update

After practice this morning, the Detroit Red Wings trimmed their roster from 69 to 60 players. The Red Wings will now have 34 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders available to start the preseason schedule. Of the 60 players, 49 were acquired through the draft, trades, or free agency. These players are expected to make […]

Detroit Red Wings Unsigned Prospect Watch: Centers

The Detroit Red Wings have several prospects who remain unsigned. This is the third in a series exploring the Red Wings’ unsigned prospects. Here is a look at the six centers that have yet to sign a contract with the Red Wings. Theodor Niederbach Detroit Red Wings Rights: June 2024 Theodor Niederbach was drafted in […]

Full Analysis of Detroit Prospect Tournament Roster

The Detroit Red Wings posted their prospect tournament schedule and roster on Wednesday morning. Garth Wickham posted the schedule and roster in his article “Red Wings Announce 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament Roster and Schedule”. Here is a closer look at the full roster announced on Wednesday. Goaltenders (3) Top goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa leads the […]

NHL Draft: Grading the Red Wings Draft Choices

The Detroit Red Wings selected nine players in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The seven-round draft concluded on Friday afternoon in Montreal, QC. Here is a look at the grades for each player selected by Detroit. Round 1 Marco Kasper (8th overall, C, Rogle BK, SHL) Marco Kasper is a big (6’2″) physical center who […]