# New Jersey Devils player contract extensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-jersey-devils-player-contract-extensions
> Updated: 2026-09-16T03:41:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The New Jersey Devils have secured long-term commitments from key players through multi-year contract extensions.

On July 1, team captain Nico Hischier signed a five-year extension worth $58.5 million, averaging $11.7 million annually. Hischier, the first overall pick in the 2017 draft, cited the organization’s long-term direction and discussions with new general manager Sunny Mehta as primary factors in his decision to commit to the franchise.

Following this, the Devils signed winger Luke Evangelista to a five-year extension worth $36.2 million, averaging $7.25 million per year. Evangelista, who was acquired from the Nashville Predators on September 1 in exchange for conditional draft picks, will remain under contract through the 2031-32 season.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: New Jersey Devils sign Luke Evangelista to five-year extension

The New Jersey Devils have signed winger Luke Evangelista to a five-year, $36.2 million contract extension through the 2031-32 season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-devils-sign-luke-evangelista-to-five-year-extension

### 2026-09-08: Nico Hischier signs five-year extension with New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier has signed a five-year, $58.5 million contract extension, opting for long-term loyalty to the franchise over entering free agency in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nico-hischier-signs-five-year-extension-with-new-jersey-devils

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