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Hischier’s Selke Snub: Luck or Line Issues | New Jersey Devils News
Nico Hischier, the New Jersey Devils’ captain, has long been a Selke Trophy contender—known for his elite defensive play since his 2017 debut. After finishing second last season and appearing poised to win when Barkov went down, Hischier’s campaign was overshadowed by the Devils’ struggles. While teammate Nick Suzuki dominated with 101 points and a +37 rating, advanced stats reveal Hischier outperformed him in key areas like faceoff percentage and even-strength impact. The real story? Hischier’s linemates failed to capitalize on chances, and his team allowed more goals—making Hischier’s case…
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