New Jersey Devils Summary

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier has signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension, which will begin in the 2027-28 season. This extension ensures that Hischier, who recorded 66 points last season, remains a key figure in the team's future, with general manager Sunny Mehta emphasizing his leadership and commitment to the Devils.

In a bold move, the Devils also tendered a one-year offer sheet to Barrett Hayton of the Utah Mammoth, worth $4.775 million, indicating a strategic push to strengthen their roster as Utah has seven days to match the offer or let Hayton go, with the Devils providing a second-round pick as compensation if they succeed.

Additionally, the Devils signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two-year extension worth an average annual value of $1.1 million, providing stability in net after trading Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers.

They also added depth by signing forwards Xavier Parent, Riley Tufte, and Marc McLaughlin to one-year contracts at league-minimum salaries, reflecting their approach to bolster team depth ahead of the upcoming season.

According to reports, the Devils now have approximately $7.8 million in cap space, with four restricted free agents left to re-sign, indicating ongoing activity as they prepare for a competitive season.