Hischier became the highest-drafted Switzerland-born player in NHL history when the Devils selected him No. 1 in the 2017 NHL Draft.
In his first season in North America with Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (2016-17), he was named Canadian Hockey League rookie of the year and won both the Michael Bossy Trophy as the best professional prospect and Michel Bergeron Trophy as offensive rookie of the year after scoring 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 57 games.
Hischier became the highest-drafted Switzerland-born player in NHL history when the Devils selected him No. 1 in the 2017 NHL Draft.
In his first season in North America with Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (2016-17), he was named Canadian Hockey League rookie of the year and won both the Michael Bossy Trophy as the best professional prospect and Michel Bergeron Trophy as offensive rookie of the year after scoring 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 57 games.
Hischier scored his first two NHL goals against the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 19, 2017, and finished with 52 points (20 goals, 32 assists) in 82 games as a rookie in 2017-18. He scored 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists) in 69 games the following season.
Hischier was named to the NHL All-Star Game for the first time in 2020; he had 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 58 games for New Jersey before the season was paused March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
On the international stage, Hischier scored seven points (four goals, three assists) in five games for Switzerland at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, including two goals against the United States in the quarterfinal round.
NOTES & TRANSACTIONS
- QMJHL All-Rookie Team (2017)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (2020)
