Cap Cashes In: Nico Hischier Reportedly Set for 5x12 Extension With New Jersey Devils

Cap Cashes In: Nico Hischier Reportedly Set for 5x12 Extension With New Jersey Devils

From Locked On Devils - Daily Podcast On The New Jersey Devils by Trey Matthews, Locked On Podcast Network

July 1, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 1437

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The episode discusses Nico Hischier's reported contract extension with the New Jersey Devils and broader trends in NHL player contracts.

The conversation focused on the breaking news of New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier reportedly agreeing to a five-year, backloaded contract extension worth roughly $11.7–$12 million per year, making him a central piece of the franchise through age 33 00:12:32. Several points were raised, including the importance of locking in a top two-way center and how keeping Hischier demonstrates confidence in the new general manager’s vision for both the short and long-term success of the organization. The discussion explored broader trends in the NHL, noting that star players now wield significant control over their futures, which places pressure on teams to build winning environments to retain their talent 00:05:38. A key theme that emerged was skepticism toward other teams’ recent signings and the rapidly inflating free agency market. The conversation highlighted surprising contracts for players such as Bowen Byram, Mason Marchment, and others as indicative of questionable decision-making by several NHL general managers 00:14:01. By contrast, the Devils' patience and measured approach to free agency were praised, with an emphasis on the benefit of avoiding risky contracts in a weak…

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