C Nico Hischier - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL (2017, 1st, NJD) II

[torero]

Seriously, he's a monster.
It's a shame he won't have a calder chance without the PP points.
But after all, he's playing for team success not individual points or awards, it's very clear to see.

Developed into a true #1 NHL Center in his first year, can't ask for much more.

into a 1st center ... of a good team ... that may loose to Philadelphia and Wash but systematicaly wipes out Tampa, Leafs or Pitsburgh. (except yesterday ... with some bouncing luck on the Pitsburgh side)

The kid is a difference maker. Even against the Malkin, Crosby , Mathews and alike lines.

and this being the youngest of the league !!

 

[NjDevsRR]

Sky's the limit for this kid. He is making elite level plays on a nightly basis due to his insanely high IQ. I see him turning into a Kopitar type monster as he ages.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Sky's the limit for this kid. He is making elite level plays on a nightly basis due to his insanely high IQ. I see him turning into a Kopitar type monster as he ages.

Anze's got 50 lbs on him lol. I think he'll be in the mold of Bergeron. Probably not quite as elite defensively but more offensive creativity. In 3-4 years he'll probably fill out to about 190, about the same height and weight as Bergeron.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Anze's got 50 lbs on him lol. I think he'll be in the mold of Bergeron. Probably not quite as elite defensively but more offensive creativity. In 3-4 years he'll probably fill out to about 190, about the same height and weight as Bergeron.

Ha yeah Bergeron would be a better overall comparison

 

[Csonked Out]

into a 1st center ... of a good team ... that may loose to Philadelphia and Wash but systematicaly wipes out Tampa, Leafs or Pitsburgh. (except yesterday ... with some bouncing luck on the Pitsburgh side)

The kid is a difference maker. Even against the Malkin, Crosby , Mathews and alike lines.

and this being the youngest of the league !!

This is only his 2nd year on North American ice, the kid is insane!

 

[Emperoreddy]

Mentioned a few times but another excellent trait is how his game is only getting better as the games get bigger and more important.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I can't begin to think what he will be like when he is stronger, faster and with a better shot..all things that will happen with training and maturity in 3 years.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

 

[Emperoreddy]

20 goals for Nico. Will play all 82 games.

Very successful rookie season and now the playoffs are up.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Number 20 with Hall in the press box

 

[VoidCreature]

Passes Evgeni Malkin, William Nylander, Jeff Skinner and Clayton Keller into the top 20 for even strength points among rookies since the year 2000.

Tied now with Paul Stastny, Fillip Forsberg and Nathan Mackinnon with 46.

 

[Platypus420]

Wanted Nico to get Goal number 20 tonight to put a cherry on a great season, WTG Kid . When everyone was guessing his point total in the beginning of the year, I had said 20 goals 30 Assists . Damn I’m good

 

[Lou is God]

Wait till this kid adds muscle AND plays on the power play. The sky's the limit.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I can't begin to think what he will be like when he is stronger, faster and with a better shot..all things that will happen with training and maturity in 3 years.

Johnny Tavares.

 

[haak84]

Hischier ready to boost Devils in playoffs

"For Nico, he was thrown into the fire as an 18-year-old center and has been relied on so much. He's the first guy out in overtime, he kills penalties. There's a lot of responsibility there and I think his personality is really a benefit. He's a pretty laid-back guy.

"He might not know how important he is to our team at this point, but we all know his importance."

...With Nico, I think right away you saw confidence, and the biggest thing for me was his grittiness. He goes to the hard areas, drives the net and is not afraid to use his body and play physical."

"You can tell he's got all that offensive ability but I think he's mindful of his own end and playing good defensively, too,"

"That's always somewhat of an adjustment for a young player, but you can tell he's really committed to doing that and he's definitely a two-way player."

"I like the tight games and the challenges,"

"It's just part of my game style. I have to compete because if I'm not, I'm not playing my best hockey. In the NHL, you can't take time off. You have to compete every second of every game and that's what I try to do."

 

[Finnished]

So what kind of bonuses did he hit this season?

 

[AfroThunder396]

He got a $212k bonus on the last day of the season for hitting 20 goals.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

 

[Memyselfandi]

I just hope he will get some 1st PP time next year

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Nico Hischier will most likely get 1st PP minutes next year and 2nd PK minutes. Both Philadelphia and New Jersey must be ecstatic to get the players they got.

 

[mouser]

So what kind of bonuses did he hit this season?

$425k in bonuses. Has a chance to get another $212.5k if he makes the all-rookie team but odds are likely against that happening.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Nico will not be attending Worlds as he was playing the entire season with a chronic wrist injury that the team wants to heal.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Nico will not be attending Worlds as he was playing the entire season with a chronic wrist injury that the team wants to heal.

Chronic as in forever or chronic as in it was just am ongoing thing last year and will fully heal with rest?

 

[VoidCreature]

Chronic as in forever or chronic as in it was just am ongoing thing last year and will fully heal with rest?

 

[AfroThunder396]

14th in the league in primary points/60, as a teenager, with a bum wrist all season. Insanity.