Devils sign Hischier to $50.75 million, 7-year extension

The New Jersey Devils have signed center Nico Hischier to a $50.75 million, seven-year contract extension.
Hischier’s new contract that kicks in next season counts $7.25 million against the salary cap. The 2017 first overall pick was set to be a restricted free agent this summer.
The 20-year old from Switzerland has 37 goals and 64 assists for 101 points in his first 157 regular-season NHL games. Along with 2019 No. 1 pick Jack Hughes, Hischier is part of the next generation of stars for N