Devils sign deal with top pick

NEWARK, N.J.— The New Jersey Devils have signed No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier to the maximum threeyear, entry-level contract for salary and performance bonuses. The Devils said Saturday that Hischier will have an average salary of $925,000 U.S. The 18-year-old Swiss forward had 38 goals and 48 assists last season for the Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL. He’s participating in the Devils’ development camp this weekend.