The Recent Jersey Devils likely desire a Nico Hischier extension done this offseason
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: 27-year-old Recent Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier has a 12 months left on his contract at a $7.25 million cap hit. Devils manager Sunny Mehta held preliminary talks with agent Allain Roy about two weeks ago. It might be hard to see the Devils wanting to enter next season with an extension in place.
If Hischier were to be made available, you’ll likely see the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, and Montreal Canadiens among the many interested teams. There would likely be around 12 more teams interested as that kind of player doesn’t at all times change into available.
The Devils and Hischier would want to seek out a number that either side can live, and that Hischier will likely be to be okay with the direction the team is getting into.
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Would the Columbus Blue Jackets be one other team trying to trade up in the primary round?
Tyler Kuehl of Each day Faceoff: Steven Ellis thinks the Columbus Blue Jackets might one among the teams willing to maneuver their first-round pick. They missed the playoffs again, but there’s some optimism surrounding the organization. They’ve got the No. 14 pick and is perhaps willing to do something with it to maneuver up within the draft.
“I believe a team that desires to make a splash and be competitive sooner somewhat than later, and I believe one team that I’d watch is the Columbus Blue Jackets. They got the No. 14 pick. Team picking there, you’d think they’d be a bit more competitive, after which their pipeline could be good, but truthfully, their pipeline’s not that great.
Let’s not forget, Kent Johnson hasn’t been the player I believe lots of people expected him to be. They already moved on from David Jiricek. They’ve got some holes to fill on the market.
Obviously, Jet Greaves is that No. 1 goalie. Do they wish to get some extra goaltending depth? I believe they addressed that last 12 months, but you may at all times use a bit more goalie depth. Could they go on the market and use a bit more offensive weapons? 100%.
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So at 14, I don’t think you’re getting a man that’s going to actually move the needle in a giant way. I believe that’s something where if they may discover a option to move up, if it’s 14 and Kent Johnson to get into the highest 10, I believe that’s not less than an intriguing start line.”
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