In the first part of our preview series on NHL Switzerland, the focus is on the four New Jersey players and Kings forward Fiala.
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A strong duo with the Devils and the national team
Captain Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.
Getty Images/Bruce Bennett
The new NHL season is in the beginning stages. Up to 14 Swiss players have realistic chances of playing in the best league in the world. 10 of them will start the new season in the NHL.
In a two-part preview series, we take a closer look at the Swiss NHL.
Role: At just 24 years old, the Valais native begins his fourth season as captain of the Devils. Hischier, along with Jack Hughes, forms the face of the Newark franchise. Last season, he set a personal record with 80 points.
Role: After transferring from Washington to New Jersey three years ago, the Zurich native made a name for himself as a reliable defensive back with the Devils. It is very likely that he will start the new season with his first defensive pairing alongside Dougie Hamilton.
Role: Emmentaler entered the NHL spotlight when he played big against the New York Rangers in the Round of 16 playoff round last season and helped the Devils reach the next round with an impressive performance. In the 2023/24 season, Schmid is expected to start a season in the NHL for the first time and form a goaltending duo with Vitek Vancic.
Kevin Fiala (striker, 27)
a team: Los Angeles Kings
salary: $8.125 million
Role: In his first season with the Kings, the St. Gallen native met expectations with 72 points in 69 games. Now is the time to confirm this performance and, if necessary, even higher it. Fiala is positioned on the first two lines, and the same is true on the power play.
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