C Nico Hischier - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL (2017, 1st, NJD) II

[Hostile Offer]

Shero and the Devils clearly made the right choice. Can't wait to see Nico improve. Kid is already working his way up the lineup.

Too early to say they made the right choice but so far Nico definitely looks more like an impact player than Patrick.

 

[Blender]

Shero and the Devils clearly made the right choice. Can't wait to see Nico improve. Kid is already working his way up the lineup.

Definitely need to pump the brakes. The season hasn't even started.

 

[Bankers Box]

Definitely need to pump the brakes. The season hasn't even started.

I agree 100%.

I've watched the both of them a lot during the preseason games and while Nico was more impressive so far, it really doesn't mean much since it was preseason.

Patrick is a big strong, smart two way center with a fantastic shot. If he could improve his skating he could be a real force out there.

Nico looks great so far.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Gross reporting via twitter that Nico is practicing as the the team's top line center. Congrats to him.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Gross reporting via twitter that Nico is practicing as the the team's top line center. Congrats to him.

He said he played his way into the top 6, Zacha seems to be the top line center to start.

 

[Blender]

He said he played his way into the top 6, Zacha seems to be the top line center to start.

Yup, Zacha still.

 

[42]

Yup, Zacha still.

How do you get Zacha from above tweet?

 

[Blender]

How do you get Zacha from above tweet?

Click on the tweet, see that it's a response to another tweet asking about Zacha.

 

[42]

Click on the tweet, see that it's a response to another tweet asking about Zacha.

Ah yes. Thanks.

 

[Platypus420]

Hope Zacha is the 1st line Center asking too much and putting too much pressure on a young Rookie

 

[VoidCreature]

https://www.nhl.com/news/nico-hischier-top-preseason-choice-in-nhl-calder-trophy-race/c-291425428

Calder favorite according to NHL.com.

 

[BruinLVGA]

As a Swiss and a Bruins fan, a 1-2 Calder of Hischier - McAvoy would be a dream. Let's hope the NHL doesn't jinx this one with this article...

 

[VoidCreature]

With preseason being over for both players...

Hischier Patrick
4 Games 7 Games
4 Goals 0 Goals
3 Assists 3 Assists
11 Shots 9 Shots

Only preseason, and obviously still early, but I didn't expect their early returns to be this lopsided.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

With preseason being over for both players...

Hischier Patrick
4 Games 7 Games
4 Goals 0 Goals
3 Assists 3 Assists
11 Shots 9 Shots

Only preseason, and obviously still early, but I didn't expect their early returns to be this lopsided.

I still remember the narrative that Hischier was only the #1oa pick because Patrick got hurt and not his own play.

 

[Revelation]

With preseason being over for both players...

Hischier Patrick
4 Games 7 Games
4 Goals 0 Goals
3 Assists 3 Assists
11 Shots 9 Shots

Only preseason, and obviously still early, but I didn't expect their early returns to be this lopsided.

Why not? Patrick is in Angelo Esposito territory with regards to injuries. Missing as much time as he had with the injuries he had at that age, AND jumping from a teenage league to the NHL after coming back, it's beyond unlikely for him to run away with it. If he becomes the Ryan Murray of forwards that's already a success.

 

[KovalSNIPE]

I think the Calder race is locked between Nico and Keller. They both have a very good surrounding core's and are going to be put in situations to truly excel. Nico has Hall, Palmieri, Henrique, MoJo, Stafford, Zacha, Greene, and Severson all there to help him. Keller has Domi, Stepan, Dvorak, Rieder, and OEL. Having a great supporting cast and their skill will help them become stars in this league.

EDIT: Nico has Zajac too

 

[The Joker]

Fellow Devils fans, calm down for a second. Preseason means nothing.

Saying the Calder Race is down to two players after preseason is dangerous to say the least.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/nico-hischier-new-jersey-devils/

I very much enjoyed this read.

 

[ECBBW]

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/nico-hischier-new-jersey-devils/

I very much enjoyed this read.

Great article. He seems like a great kid.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chuck Downie]

The last few Hischier vs. Patrick posts are great, keep up the stellar analysis.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

With preseason being over for both players...

Hischier Patrick
4 Games 7 Games
4 Goals 0 Goals
3 Assists 3 Assists
11 Shots 9 Shots

Only preseason, and obviously still early, but I didn't expect their early returns to be this lopsided.

I wouldn't look to much into it, especially considering their roles in preseason. Hischier was put in a much better situation to produce. Even if they were put in identical situations, I still would have expected Hischier to be better this season because of his skating ability.

Hischier had a great preseason with some fortunate puck luck, but anything can happen in preseason so it's really not too shocking.

 

[The Norris Division]

As a Sabres season tic holder, excited to watch Nico play live on Monday afternoon.

Report to follow.....

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Patrick is playing with Wayne Simmonds now, so it's not like he's playing with scrubs. We'll see what happens

 

[The Noot]

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/nico-hischier-new-jersey-devils/

I very much enjoyed this read.

The title of this article bothers me more than it should

 

[Speyer]

The media hype about him back here in Switzerland is pretty insane right now. Every newspaper, online outlet, radio station etc. is doing a piece on Nico. A lot of swiss people will be watching him tomorrow. I hope he will have a good game. Might be do a lot for the popularity of the NHL in Switzerland...