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Nico Hischier signs five-year, $58.5 million contract extension with Devils

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Nico Hischier signs five-year, $58.5 million contract extension with Devils

Summary

Nico Hischier has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils worth $58.5 million, the team announced on July 1. The 27-year-old captain is entering his 10th NHL season, bringing an end to speculation regarding his future with the franchise that drafted him. This extension solidifies Hischier's position in the team's plans moving forward.

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•Hischier is entering his 10th NHL season.
•The extension is worth $58.5 million over five years.
•The announcement came on July 1.
•Hischier was drafted by the Devils.

Latest Updates

6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Devils fans applaud contract extension of Nico Hischier
5:58 PMESPN — Captain, Hischier signs Devils' $58.5M extension
5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Devils extend captain Nico Hischier to five year deal

What they're saying

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Captain Nico Hischier, 27, who is entering his 10th NHL season, has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils worth $58.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday, ending speculation about his future with the club who drafted him.
— ESPNby Greg Wyshynski