# Devils Lock In Hischier, Trade for Depth | NHL News

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Published: 2026-07-09T13:22:09+00:00
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The New Jersey Devils made bold moves at the start of free agency, locking up captain Nico Hischier with a massive five-year deal, signaling their commitment to building around him. They also pulled off a blockbuster trade for veteran forward Evan Rodrigues and added depth with David Rittich in net and young goalie Nico Daws. The team bolstered their roster with key signings like Arseny Gritsyuk and depth players like Vladislav Kolyachonok and Marc McLaughlin, showing a clear strategy to build a flexible, competitive squad ready to contend this season and beyond. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7916d76958b333c

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