Todd Cordell: What should we expect from Nico Hischier as a rookie?

to break smellys heart

I'm just as interested to see what Zacha will bring in his 2nd full season (this could be tomorrow's blog.. if this could be called a blog).

I'm really hoping for a big jump from Zacha, hopefully doubling his points from 24p in 70gp to 50p in 75gp(?). I want to see his big body + skill be more assertive and confident with the puck, especially with extra room on the PP. I want to see Hall, Zacha, Hischier, Henrique, Palmieri, Johansson, and Severson really do some good things on the PP.

Does anyone remember the PP D pairs last year? or did they mostly use 1 D per PP unit? Severson and.. Greene? They may want to give Greene the rest while we have a powerplay and give Moore the time instead. Greene's an old man now in hockey years. I remember when he had his breakout season in 09-10. Those were exciting times. He's been a good character and good player for us.

If he's playing with Hall I'd put him down for 25 goals and 45 assists...

If he's playing with Hall I'd put him down for 25 goals and 45 assists...
- riceroni

If he's playing with Hall, he'll be playing big minutes vs guys like Crosby, Backstrom, and Giroux every night. I don't know that NJ wants that

15g & 40p I would be very happy with for a 18 year old rookie. My worry is him staying healthy also not being pushed around in the NHL, like Mattias Tedenby who was a absolute bust.

I'd like to see him somewhere between 45-55 points. But I wouldn't be disappointed with a 40 point season from him.

Expect him to not be as good as Nolan Patrick

Todd Cordell: What should we expect from Nico Hischier as a rookie?
- Todd.Cordell

YOu guys should give Anson Carter a PTO.

15g & 40p I would be very happy with for a 18 year old rookie. My worry is him staying healthy also not being pushed around in the NHL, like Mattias Tedenby who was a absolute bust.
- Devils65

Tedenby wasn't a bust because he got pushed around. He was a bust because he had zero hockey sense. Ray Ferraro described Yakupov as playing like he's being chased by a swarm of bees (not meant as a compliment, clearly) and this reminds me of how Tedenby played as well.

Expect him to not be as good as Nolan Patrick
- YuenglingJagr

AGREED. Expect him to be much better

Twelve dollars.

43 points

If he's playing with Hall I'd put him down for 25 goals and 45 assists...
- riceroni

the best player had 53 points on the devils last year. I highly doubt a rookie out of Junior is going to crush that total.

Anyone hear the rumor Henrique + Top Prospect for Seguin?

Anyone hear the rumor Henrique + Top Prospect for Seguin?
- Leniwm1

I don't think Ek even heard that one

Tedenby wasn't a bust because he got pushed around. He was a bust because he had zero hockey sense. Ray Ferraro described Yakupov as playing like he's being chased by a swarm of bees (not meant as a compliment, clearly) and this reminds me of how Tedenby played as well.
- CaptCrankypants

The write up for Mattais http://www.eliteprospects...om/player.php?player=6013
has his hockey sense as good but his size is a factor. He did very well and continues to in HV71. The few games I saw him play he was getting hammered and his speed and I guess hockey sense was negated by the physical play.
I see Nico as a bigger kid but he needs to fill out more, Hopefully his hockey sense can make the jump to the physicality of the NHL.

The write up for Mattais http://www.eliteprospects...om/player.php?player=6013
has his hockey sense as good but his size is a factor. He did very well and continues to in HV71. The few games I saw him play he was getting hammered and his speed and I guess hockey sense was negated by the physical play.
I see Nico as a bigger kid but he needs to fill out more, Hopefully his hockey sense can make the jump to the physicality of the NHL.
- Devils65

The thing about Teddy that I loved, was he was fearless. He could have taught some Devils how to play like a man. Dude went into dirty areas, got drilled then got right back up and back into it.

The thing about Teddy that I loved, was he was fearless. He could have taught some Devils how to play like a man. Dude went into dirty areas, got drilled then got right back up and back into it.
- Leniwm1

Very true, But he got drilled a lot, he seemed to get thrown around easy maybe because of his size.

18 goals, 30 assists in 75 games.

the best player had 53 points on the devils last year. I highly doubt a rookie out of Junior is going to crush that total.
- Lahey

Adding two skilled forwards isn't going to hurt their chances

Expect him to not be as good as Nolan Patrick
- YuenglingJagr

Being a bigger (and slightly older) kid, Patrick could certainly have an easier transitioning to the NHL. He will also be joining a more productive offense.

So in raw numbers it would hardly be a surprise to see Patrick out produce Nico initially. We'll see who develops into a better player.

My thinking is 72GP - 15G - 23 A - 38P

I'm mirroring what Nik Ehlers did in his rookie season even though he was a year older. Ehlers had more talent around him and played wing, but Nico should get more ice time.

Being a bigger (and slightly older) kid, Patrick could certainly have an easier transitioning to the NHL. He will also be joining a more productive offense.

So in raw numbers it would hardly be a surprise to see Patrick out produce Nico initially. We'll see who develops into a better player.
- Queenie_5_hole

I could see Nico getting more PP time, so I wouldn't necessarily agree. I was really just making a joke. I expect the Flyers to bring Patrick along pretty slowly in terms of sheltering and responsibility

Being a bigger (and slightly older) kid, Patrick could certainly have an easier transitioning to the NHL. He will also be joining a more productive offense.

So in raw numbers it would hardly be a surprise to see Patrick out produce Nico initially. We'll see who develops into a better player.
- Queenie_5_hole

I forgot if I read something or heard Nolan interviewed, but he came off as kinda not a personality I would want. And when you hear Nico interviewed you would think he was picked dead last. I would wager the Devils chose him, at least partially because he is such a team first player, which is a perfect for a Devil.