New Jersey Devils lock in captain Nico Hischier, add goaltender Nico Daws and defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok

The New Jersey Devils announced several roster moves on Wednesday. Captain forward Nico Hischier signed a five‑year extension worth $58.5 million, with an average annual value near $12 million. The deal runs through the 2031‑32 season and includes $14.5 million in both 2027‑28 and 2028‑29, $12.1 million in 2029‑30 and $8.7 million in each of the final two years.

The team also re‑signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two‑year contract with an average annual value of $1.1 million. Daws, drafted 84th overall in 2020, will earn $975,000 in 2026‑27 and $1.225 million in 2027‑28 and remains a depth option in the crease.

In addition, the Devils added left‑handed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok on a one‑year, one‑way deal worth $850,000. Kolyachonok, formerly of the Dallas Stars, brings 87 NHL games of experience and is expected to serve as a seventh defenseman on the roster.