Hischier upside and career trajectory
What is Hischier's realistic upside? I mean, he is only 20 yrs old and a former 1.01. They are usually slam dunks, but I have the feeling it was a weaker class...
From what I understand, he is more of an all around real world hockey asset; a 2-way Centre.
Does he project as a Bergeron type? Or more Tavares type?
The last Dobber guide had his upside at 85pts
The addition of Hughes really muddies the situation in NJ of course... short term I think Hischier will be fine holding down 1C, but what happens once Jack fills in a bit more? A second line Centre's upside is capped imo, with reduced minutes and theoretically lesser wingers...
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I think everything you said is correct (weaker draft class, 2nd line C being capped with lesser wingers, 2-way center, etc). I struggle with his value as well and while I think he has a nice spot on the powerplay locked up, I can't see him ever becoming a Tavares type player. If i had to guess now I'd say he's a 70-80 point C during his prime but not really pushing higher.
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As someone who can say they watched a lot of Hischier in Jr in Halifax, I can tell you hes more offensive than a two way guy. That's not to say his defense wont improve but hes definitely an offensive guy first.
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Re: Hischier upside and career trajectory
I think he's definitely 80+, so the Dobber projection is accurate, IMO. Some perspective: two 50-point seasons and he's only 20 years old. Last year he scored at a 56-point pace without Taylor Hall for most of the season...this is with teams keying on him because NJ had no other threats. If anything Hughes will enhance Hischier's offensive upside.
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The current NHL is set up with two strong scoring lines needed so 1C or 2C shouldn't matter that much with a good winger on your line.
Have a look at Capfriendly for NJ and you will see this team can be very very different in two years. No long term signings and lots of cap space. Its pretty hard to say how they will look when he is 23-28 so you can only base it on his offensive ability and compete, which are both pretty high from what Ive seen.
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I think some point-per-game seasons are pretty realistic, especially if NJ can lock up Taylor Hall. He should have a PP1 spot locked up, and some decent wingers at 5v5.
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Re: Hischier upside and career trajectory
I expect him to be anywhere between the range of 68 to 85 points throughout his career.
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65 to 75 points. Don't see superstar in him.
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