Nico Hischier

Nico Hischier
Hischier with the New Jersey Devils at the 2017 NHL entry draft
Born (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 27)
Brig, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 New Jersey Devils
SC Bern
National team   Switzerland
NHL draft 1st overall, 2017
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2015–present

Nico Hischier (born 4 January 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain. Outside of the NHL, Hischier played for SC Bern of the National League (NL).

Hischier is a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2020.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Hischier played five seasons with SC Bern of the National League (NL) and one season with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Mooseheads, he finished the 2016–17 season, scoring 38 goals and recording 48 assists for 86 points in 57 regular season games. He was awarded the RDS Cup for rookie of the year, Michael Bossy Trophy for being the best prospect, Michel Bergeron Trophy for being the offensive rookie of the year, the CHL Rookie of the Year, and was also named to the All-Rookie Team.

He was drafted 1st overall by New Jersey Devils in the 2017 NHL entry draft. He became the highest drafted Swiss player in NHL history and the first Swiss player to be drafted 1st overall. On 15 July 2017, Hischier signed a three-year $2.775 million entry-level contract to join the Devils.

On 7 October 2017, Hischier made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the Colorado Avalanche. On 9 October, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Brian Gibbons goal in a 6–2 win against the Buffalo Sabres. On 19 October, Hischier scored his first two NHL goals against Craig Anderson and recorded a point off an the John Moore overtime-winning goal in a 5–4 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. On 19 October 2019, Hischier signed a seven-year, $50.75 million contract to stay with the Devils.

On 20 February 2021, the Devils named Hischier as the 12th captain in Devils franchise history and was the youngest captain in the league at the time. On 25 November 2024, Hischier recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Nashville Predators. On 1 July 2026, Hischier signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract to stay with the Devils.

References

  1. ↑ "The Golden Puck Awards: an unforgettable evening!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 9, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Nico Hischier selected by Devils with top pick of 2017 Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Devils Sign Nico Hischier To a Maximum Three-Year Entry-Level Contract". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Butcher steals spotlight from Hischier in 4-1 Devils win". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Hischier earns first NHL point with nifty pass". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Moore gets goal in OT, Hischier scores as Devils top Sens". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Release: Hischier Signs Seven-Year Deal". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Center Nico Hischier Named 12th Captain in Devils History". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hischier scores 1st NHL hat trick in 2nd, Devils defeat Predators". ESPN. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hischier, Devils Agree to Terms on 5-Year Extension". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved August 31, 2026.

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