NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 20: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes the first period save as Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils looks for the rebound at the Prudential Center on February 20, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
If you thought Jesper Bratt not signing an extension was the worst news the New Jersey Devils have so far before the 2020-21 season, then oh boy, you’re not going to like this. NHL reporter Elliot Friedman posted on Twitter late Tuesday night that Nico Hischier injured his leg while training for the 2020-21 season in Switzerland.