Nico Hischier begins contract extension discussions with Devils
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is in talks for a contract extension as he enters the final year of his seven-year deal. Discussions have been characterized as casual, with Hischier's agent, Allain Roy, noting that they are still in the early stages. Hischier recently competed for Switzerland at the World Championships, where the team earned a silver medal. The Devils aim to finalize negotiations to avoid distractions during the upcoming season. Analysts predict Hischier could command around $11.4 million per year on an eight-year extension.
- •Hischier's current contract has a $7.25 million average annual value.
- •He just finished playing for Switzerland at the World Championships.
- •Negotiations are expected to intensify now that he is in offseason mode.
- •New Jersey has other contracts to address, including Arseny Gritsyuk and Simon Nemec.
- •Hischier's next deal could be projected at $11,458,960 annually.
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