Drafted number one in the 2017 NHL Draft, Nico Hischier made history as the first player from Switzerland to be taken with the first pick by the New Jersey Devils, the team he is still playing for.
Hischier, as expected, made the opening day roster in his inaugural year in North American professional Hockey, and did well with 52 Points and a seventh-place finish for the Calder. The next three seasons were a struggle for Hischier, who had 104 Points in 148 games during that period. Although he represented the Devils in the 2020 All-Star Game, it was a disappointing run for the Swiss Center.
It turned around for Hischier two years ago, as he had 60 Points, showing improvement in all facets of his game. In 2022-23, Hischier grew his Points tally to 80 and had 67 and 69 the last two years, showing that he is on the right path. Hischier may not have lived up to the expectations of a number one pick, especially considering that Cale Makar was taken in the same draft. However, there is still time to prove that New Jersey acquired a top ten franchise player, particularly an exemplary two-way hockey player.
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