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Originally Posted by Geeoff
I think that the expectations on a 1st overall pick are much higher. Like it's sort of like, if Hischier was a 24th overall pick or something and had the same career, maybe he would be seen as more promising because he surpassed expectations?
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Fair he is not a franchise player superstar and Heiskenan, Malta, and Pettersson are all nicer players taken after Nico.
I wasn’t that high on Hischier and saw Dissentowner post a lot of glowing praise for him and I did some of my own research. Many see him as a future captain and his 2 way game is underrated. To get a 200ft guy that can contribute the same offensively as Monahan while also being able to play the hard minutes with our franchise winger are things to covet.
The cap hit is a bit high but 8 year term makes this a long term investment. I don’t think the Devils consider moving Nico due to the fact he is signed. I think they are definitely going to be in the Gaudreau mix.