Confirmed Signing with Link: [NJD] F Nico Hischier signs extension with the Devils (5 years, $11.7M AAV; begins 2027-28)

[blinkman360]

Great for Jersey. Couldn't afford to lose him. I feel like regardless of how things go with the rest of the team over the years, as long as you have Jack and Nico locked up long-term their window to compete will be open.

 

[Zaide]

70-80P player (as a 2C no less) AND a top Selke candidate year after year

he couldve signed for $14M x7 as a UFA

Not with a different team

Starting from october 1st (iirc), the max terms are going from 8 years when re-signing, 7 years when going to a new team to 7 years and 6 years respectively.

 

[My3Sons]

Seems like a lot for a 70 point player but for 5 years its understandable. I always liked Hischier and the Devils sure as hell need him. No wonder Robertson wants $14 mil from Dallas.

Is it any worse than paying $10.587 mil on a 36 point defenseman? Any good player is going to cash in at some point. Is paying a 30 plus year old Robertson $14 mil going to be any better? It's just the reality of a rising cap. If Hischier signs with NJ for anything close to $12 mil per that's a great deal for the team regardless of term. Reducing him to simply a "70 point player" does him a disservice. You don't have to watch NJ games, just accept that like Dallas fans, NJ fans are the harshest critics of their own team. If he wasn't worth it to the fanbase it would be pretty obvious.

 

[boredmale]

12M? Who does he think he is? Bowen Byram?

 

[amnesiac]

Not with a different team

Starting from october 1st (iirc), the max terms are going from 8 years when re-signing, 7 years when going to a new team to 7 years and 6 years respectively.

starting this Sep 16, yes.... we're still before

 

[Michoulicious]

Worth every penny

I'd rather have Wyatt Johnston at 8.4 millions per.

 

[Nico Hischier]

I'd rather have Wyatt Johnston at 7 millions per.

That’s cool and I’d rather have mcdavid at 12.5 million per year but this thread is not about Connor mcdavid or Wyatt Johnson. It’s about Nico Hischier and he’s worth every penny of his new contract.

 

[My3Sons]

I'd rather have Wyatt Johnston at 8.4 millions per.

Yes, and I'd rather have Celebrini on an ELC than either of them. You can't really compare apples and oranges. What's Celebrini getting on his next deal? What's Johnston getting on his? When Johnston is 28 he is going to rake Dallas over the coals. He will be worth it but it will seem outrageous at the time.

 

[Zaide]

starting this Sep 16, yes.... we're still before

You said "as a UFA". He's not a UFA, he still has one year left on his current deal.

 

[My3Sons]

You said "as a UFA". He's not a UFA, he still has one year left on his current deal.

There's always the sign and trade. That still will allow for a seven year deal.

 

[amnesiac]

You said "as a UFA". He's not a UFA, he still has one year left on his current deal.

as yes, my bad

6 years then

 

[Zaide]

There's always the sign and trade. That still will allow for a seven year deal.

Obviously, I was just addressing the premise of him signing "as a UFA" (i.e. suggesting he hits free agency).

 

[My3Sons]

Obviously, I was just addressing the premise of him signing "as a UFA" (i.e. suggesting he hits free agency).

You are correct but it's a distinction without a difference for what that poster was saying.

 

[MMC]

 

[Michoulicious]

Yes, and I'd rather have Celebrini on an ELC than either of them. You can't really compare apples and oranges. What's Celebrini getting on his next deal? What's Johnston getting on his? When Johnston is 28 he is going to rake Dallas over the coals. He will be worth it but it will seem outrageous at the time.

Many of these young players deals were signed a year or two ago only.

Look at Noah Dobson's 9.5 x 8... Vs Byram 12.5. A year ago only as well.

Hishier at that cap is quite expensive at this point. Might be okay in the long run.

 

[The Red Line]

Finally a good deal that makes sense

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Very happy with the deal. 8 years would have been to long in my opinion.

 

[ITM]

Fair.

Mehta wasn’t about to get Byramed.

 

[TBF1972]

no, we don't want to trade nico, in case you wanted to ask.

 

[Puckclektr]

I’m guessing for the most part the comment section will go as follows
Devils fans- I like it
Non devils fans- over payment

 

[Brooklyndevil]

He

I think it makes sense for him.... if the Devils arent contenders by then, he can still sign elsewhere while still being a very sought after productive UFA.

Cap may be over $155M in 2032! He could easily sign for another 5 years at god knows how much.

He gets moved before Sunny lets him walk for free. And I believe Sunny will still be running the ship.

 

[Schennanigans]

Suddenly Roberson’s ask looks like a very possible outcome.

 

[matt trick]

I think this a very solid deal. $11.7M (starting next year) for an ideal 2C while Jack's on a bargain contract? I think that's pretty fair. They've got everyone locked up, but I think they need a few more major pieces to be a legit threat.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

Would easily take him on my team for that. Well done

 

[MVP Zacha]

I think this a very solid deal. $11.7M (starting next year) for an ideal 2C while Jack's on a bargain contract? I think that's pretty fair. They've got everyone locked up, but I think they need a few more major pieces to be a legit threat.

I agree. So, about this Maclin Celebrini kid....