Nico Hischier was the #1 overall pick and given how much he has outperformed what was his main competition at that pick, Nolan Patrick (6G, 9A), he’s not been a disappointment by anyone’s reckoning. However, with linemate Taylor Hall getting Hart buzz in the twittersphere, and several rookies having extremely impressive showings in 2017-18 so far, Hischier has gone largely overlooked in just how great his season has been.
Among Devils
Nico Hischier is pretty obviously the second best Devil on the team. Taylor Hall should be a Hart contender in most Devils fans’ eyes — and will be if he continues this torrid pace.