Nico Hischier is a professional ice hockey player from Switzerland. He is playing as a center and the captain of the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Born on January 4, 1999, Hischier made his professional debut in Switzerland in 2015, progressing through both the National League A and National League B.
Seeking greater challenges, he moved to North America in 2016 to join the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). His debut season with the Mooseheads was remarkable; he earned the league's Rookie of the Year award and was named the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) top rookie. His rapid development made him a top prospect for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, where he was chosen first overall by the Devils, becoming the first Swiss player ever selected at that spot. Hischier was named team captain in 2021.
What is Nico Hischier’s salary?
Nico Hischier’s contract with the New Jersey Devils is a seven-year deal worth $50,570,000, including a $3,000,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $7,224,286, as per Spotrac. His salary for the 2024-2025 season will be $7,750,000, while his cap hit will be $7,250,000 as per Sportrac. Here's a breakdown of his salary and cap hit each year:
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Cap % | Base Salary | Total Cash | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2020-21 | 22 | $7,250,000 | 8.90% | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | $7,250,000 | 8.90% | $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 | $14,250,000 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | $7,250,000 | 8.79% | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $18,750,000 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | $7,250,000 | 8.68% | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $26,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $7,250,000 | 8.24% | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $34,250,000 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $7,250,000 | 8.24% | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $42,250,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | $7,250,000 | 8.24% | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $50,750,000 |
| 2027-28 | 29 | UFA | - | - | - | - |
Nico Hischier's Career earnings
Nico Hischier has earned a total of $29,275,000 during his NHL career as of 2024, according to Spotrac. Starting with an entry-level salary of $925,000 per year from 2017 to 2019, his earnings significantly increased in 2020 when he began his current contract with the New Jersey Devils. For the 2023-24 season, his salary is $7,750,000, and his total career earnings are projected to reach $53,525,000 by the end of the 2026-27 season.
What are the terms of Nico Hischier’s contract?
Nico Hischier’s current contract with the New Jersey Devils includes a 10-team no-trade clause, as per Sportrac. This clause grants Hischier the right to submit a list of 10 teams to which he cannot be traded as per NJHockey Now. He signed his current seven-year $50,570,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils in 2020 and will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2027-2028 season.
Nico Hischier's contract history
Nico Hischier began his NHL career with the New Jersey Devils on a three-year entry-level contract in 2017, with a total value of $11,250,000, as per Spotrac. The initial contract included a signing bonus of $277,500 and an average annual salary of $3,750,000. Following the successful completion of his rookie contract, Hischier signed a seven-year contract extension with the Devils in 2020, worth $50,570,000. Below is the table of his contract history:
| Year(s) | Contract Duration | Contract Value | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed |
| 2017-2019 | 3 years | $11,250,000 | $3,750,000 | $277,500 | $11,250,000 |
| 2020-2026 | 7 years | $50,570,000 | $7,224,286 | $3,000,000 | $50,570,000 |
FAQs on Nico Hischier salary
A. Nico Hischier’s current contract with the New Jersey Devils includes a 10-team no-trade clause. This clause grants Hischier the right to submit a list of 10 teams to which he cannot be traded.
A. Nico Hischier’s contract with the New Jersey Devils is a seven-year deal worth $50,570,000 with an average annual salary of $7,224,286.
A. Nico Hischier’s contract with the New Jersey Devils is a seven-year deal.
A. Nico Hischier is playing as a center and the captain of the New Jersey Devils in the NHL.
