Devils captain noncommittal on future following GM firing

Nico Hischier was noncommittal on his future with the Devils when asked a question if general manager Tom Fitzgerald ’s firing changes his “mindset moving forward. ” “I’m focusing on playing hockey here and I still have one more year,” the Devils captain said. “So, I’m with the Devils right now and then we’ll see what happens.

” HAVE YOU JOINED OUR YOUTUBE PAGE? DEVILS REPORTER RYAN NOVOZINSKY BREAKS DOWN EVERY GAME — WITH YOUR HELP The 27-year-old center is in year six of a seven year, $7. 25 million contract and is eligible for an extension on July 1, 2026.

This isn’t the first time Hischier has been noncommittal on his Devils future this season. He gave a coy response when NJ. com asked him in October whether he’s given any thought to his looming negotiations.

“Not yet, I have two more years,” the former No. 1 overall pick said at the time, with a smirk. Devils -1.