New Jersey Devils Re-Sign Forward Lombardi to Two-Year Deal In a move that aims to bolster their depth chart, the New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Michael Lombardi to a two-year contract. The 28-year-old forward's new deal features a unique two-way structure in its first year, with Lombardi set to earn the league minimum of $850,000 at the NHL level and $175,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL). This setup suggests that the Devils are looking to give Lombardi the opportunity to prove himself in the NHL while also providing a safety net in the AHL. As Lombardi prepares to enter his second season with the team, fans are eager to see how his skills will develop and whether he can make a more significant impact in the 2026-27 season.

7/3/26: The Devils announced that Lombardi has been re-signed to a two-year contract. The deal carries a two-way structure in its first year, and a one-way structure in its second. In 2026-27, Lombardi will earn the league-minimum salary of $850K at the NHL level, and $175K in the AHL. In 2027-28, Lombardi will receive a […]