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Nico Hischier

Center · New Jersey Devils

2017 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 1 (#1) — New Jersey Devils

Next Game

Thu, Mar 12 · 7:00 PM ET vs Flames

Sportsnet West, MSG SportsNet

Age 276'1"200 lbsShoots LeftNaters, CHE

Current Season

GP

64

Goals

21

Assists

25

Points

46

+/-

-8

S%

12.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 8vs DET000-1018:06
Mar 7vs NYR1010120:34
Mar 4vs TOR022+1524:17
Mar 3vs FLA0000219:06
Feb 28@ STL101+1218:33

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.25M

Total Value

$50.75M

Expires

7 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 5-7: 10 team no trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Hughes' Hat Trick Torches Rangers in Devils Rout

Jack Hughes channels that Olympic gold-medal magic from Milano Cortina right back into Prudential Center, owning the Rangers with his fourth career hat trick in this heated rivalry clash. The Devils captain Nico Hischier buries the go-ahead power-play tally, while Hughes pounds his crest after one laser from the point, firing up a crowd that drowned out the Broadway invaders.

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Hischier Post-Game Raw After 3.7.26 Tilt

Devils captain Jack Hischier breaks down the grind from last night's battle, straight from the locker room heat. He dishes on line tweaks, deadline fallout, and what fires up New Jersey's push for the dance. Fans lean in for these unfiltered takes that reveal the edge casual eyes miss.

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Hischier Drops Post-Raw Insights

Nico Hischier breaks down the raw emotion from last night's tilt, straight from the captain's mouth. Devils fans lean in as he dissects what clicked - and what didn't - in a game that swings their Atlantic standing. Hischier's candor fuels the fire for a team clawing back into contention.

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Hischier, Meier Crushed as Swiss Dream Dies

Devils captain Nico Hischier and teammate Timo Meier endure a crushing Olympic exit for Switzerland, their medal hopes extinguished in brutal quarterfinal fashion. The duo's chemistry, so lethal in New Jersey, couldn't overcome the tournament's relentless pressure cooker. Switzerland's run ends short, but these NHL studs return battle-tested for a Devils push that front offices already buzz about.

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Hischier's Future Dictates Devils' Every Move

Nico Hischier stands as the Devils' captain and two-way anchor, with his contract ticking down to its final years and rippling through every front-office decision in Newark. General manager Tom Fitzgerald eyes hockey trades that could shake the core, but Hischier's modified no-trade clause complicates any bold swings before the deadline. As New Jersey pushes for contention, the path forward hinges on whether they lock in their Swiss star or reshape around him for the long haul.

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Devils' Olympian Shines; Hischier Erupts; Gavrikov Buzz

A Devils player emerges as the talk of the Olympic roster, turning heads with elite play that screams future cornerstone. Nico Hischier breaks out in a big way, reminding everyone why New Jersey invested so heavily in their captain. Trade whispers swirl around Vladislav Gavrikov as contenders test the waters, and with the break exposing talent gaps, these notes hint at deadline fireworks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nico Hischier's stats this season?
Nico Hischier has 21 goals and 25 assists for 46 points in 64 games this season.
What team does Nico Hischier play for?
Nico Hischier is a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
What is Nico Hischier's contract?
Nico Hischier has a cap hit of $7.25M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nico Hischier drafted?
Nico Hischier was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils in Round 1, Pick 1 (1 overall).
Where is Nico Hischier from?
Nico Hischier is 27 years old and was born in Naters, CHE.