Nico Hischier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Devils’ Captain Nico Hischier Has Big Impact With Quiet Leadership

When people talk about the New Jersey Devils, the conversation almost always circles back to Jack Hughes—the undeniable superstar of the franchise. However,

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Former Devil Claims Team Considered Drafting Makar Over Hischier in 2017

When the New Jersey Devils were granted the first overall pick in 2017, the consensus seemed to be that they would have to choose between Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Devils’ Hischier, Meier, & Siegenthaler Named to Switzerland’s Preliminary 2026 Olympics Roster

On Monday morning, Team Switzerland announced the first six players who made the preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympics. This marks the first time that NHL players will be able to participate since 2014, and the remainder of Switzerland’s roster will be announced later this year.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Hischier, Josi highlight Switzerland’s initial six-player roster for 2026 Olympics

Switzerland’s Olympic men’s ice hockey team announced their first six players on Monday, highlighted by NHL All-Stars like New Jersey Devils’ forward Nico Hischier and Nashville Predators’ defenseman Roman Josi.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Devils’ Nico Hischier to miss remainder of 2025 World Championship with injury

Switzerland forward Nico Hischier will miss the remainder of the 2025 World Championship with a muscular injury, but the New Jersey Devils can confirm there are no long-term concerns and the move is precautionary, according to Devils reporter Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Update on Devils’ Nico Hischier’s Injury Appears Optimistic

On Thursday, New Jersey Devils‘ captain Nico Hischier went down with an injury at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. The Swiss forward got tangled up with German player and Edmonton Oilers prospect Joshua Samanski in the first period and did not return for the remainder of the contest.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Devils’ Hischier, Meier, and Siegenthaler to Represent Team Switzerland

A few familiar faces will represent Team Switzerland in the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship. Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Jonas Siegenthaler are about to take part in this year’s competition, following the Devils’ first-round playoff exit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

NHL Rumours: Stars, Andersen, Hurricanes, Hischier, Devils

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars are officially going to be without superstars Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen for the entirety of the first round.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Devils’ Nico Hischier Featured in Documentary About Switzerland’s 2024 IIHF World Championship Run

New Jersey Devils‘ captain Nico Hischier is one of the best players to ever come from Switzerland, having notched 419 career points already. But aside from his NHL impact, he’s made it very clear that one of his biggest career goals is to win a World Championship for his country and inspire a future generation of Swiss Ice Hockey players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Hischier Leads Devils With Hat Trick in 5-2 Win Over Wild

The Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils met for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, Mar. 29, in St. Paul, Minnesota. This was the first game of a home-and-home series between the Wild and Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / March 29

Nico Hischier's second career hat trick sparks Devils past Wild

Nico Hischier scored a hat trick to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Paul Cotter and Tomas Tatar also scored for New Jersey (39-29-7, 85 points), which bounced back from a shutout loss one night earlier.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 3

Golden Knights Shut Out, Rebuke Devils; Sweep Season Series

The Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6) allowed five goals in both of their last two games. Neither goaltending or team defense was a problem on Sunday when they shutout the New Jersey Devils (33-23-6).

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 27

Devils Must End First-Line Ondrej Palat Experiment; Full Analysis

When analyzing what prevents the New Jersey Devils from taking a healthy step forward from an inconsistent team with upside, there are a few factors that you can point to.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Devils captain to return vs. Stars after lengthy absence

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will play his first game in approximately a month.

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / February 22

Devils’ Nico Hischier to return after 6-game absence due to oblique injury

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will make his return to the lineup Saturday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the past six games due to an oblique injury, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Saturday per team reporter Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 21

Devils Share Good News on Injured Nico Hischier

The New Jersey Devils are set to return to action following the 4 Nations Face-Off and could very well be getting their injured star forward back on Saturday against the Dallas Stars.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 6

Devils Coach Provides Positive Update on Nico Hischier Injury

The New Jersey Devils have been without their captain for four games, and as of Thursday it will be five. He’s not expected to return to the Devils before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, thus he will miss six games overall before the world tournament.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Devils place star forward on IR, recall former No. 2 overall pick

The Devils made a pair of roster moves regarding former top picks.

Devils getting veteran forward back from IR after monthlong absence

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 31

Three biggest winners from NHL's salary-cap news

The NHL and NHLPA announced on Friday that significant increases are coming to the league's salary cap over the next three seasons.

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New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / January 29

Devils' leading goal scorer Nico Hischier week-to-week

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Wednesday. Hischier was injured after taking a cross check up high by Montreal captain Nick Suzuki during the second period of the Devils' 4-3 overtime win against the host Canadiens on Saturday night.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Devils captain downgraded to week-to-week

He has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on a crosscheck from Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki last Saturday.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Devils’ Nico Hischier Out With Undisclosed Injury

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier exited Saturday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a cross-check to the ribs from Nick Suzuki near the end of the second period.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26