Nico Hischier (born 4 January 1999) is a Swiss professional ice hockey centre and captain of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hischier made his professional debut in his native Switzerland in 2015, spending time both in the top-tier National League A (NLA) and the second-tier National League B .

Jan 4, 1999 · Nico Hischier. Full Name: Nico Hischier. Position: C • Shoots: Left 6-1, 175lb (185cm, 79kg) Team: New Jersey Devils. Born: January 4, 1999 in Brig, Switzerland ch. Draft: New Jersey, 1st round (1st overall), 2017 NHL Entry. Amateur Teams: Halifax Mooseheads. Pronunciation: \NEE-ko HEE-shuhr\ More bio, uniform, draft, salary info

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New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier had to take a required break from the events at the team’s youth foundation gala Thursday night. “I’m on the IR on curling as well,” Hischier said.

15 hours ago · READ MORE: Devils Recall Simon Nemec, Move Nico Hischier to Injured Reserve. Following morning skate, Sheldon Keefe explained things are going well in Nico Hischier‘s recovery. So well, that he’s skating, and an even more encouraging sign for his return. “Yeah, he’s back on the ice,” Keefe explained to the media.

15 hours ago · Devils captain Nico Hischier has started skating on his own, but is unlikely to return to the team in the next two games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. However, Devils head coach Sheldon ...

17 hours ago · The New Jersey Devils will be without their captain for a little while. Centre Nico Hischier has been placed on injury reserve retroactive to Jan. 25 after experiencing the receiving end of a Nick ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The 26-year-old center from Switzerland is the Devils’ leading goal-scorer with 24 in 51 games and ranks third on the team with 43 points. The No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft, Hischier has 404 points in 520 career regular-season and playoff games in the NHL.

Jan 18, 2025 · Take a look back at Nico Hischier's journey to 500 NHL games. Hischier was a wide-eyed, quiet, unassuming 18-year-old when he first walked into the Devils locker room as that year’s 1 st ...