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Hischier, Meier Star as Devils Descend on Swiss Worlds
11 May
Summary
- Five New Jersey Devils players will compete in the 2026 IIHF World Championships.
- Nico Hischier and Timo Meier will represent host nation Switzerland.
- Several key players like Simon Nemec and Jesper Bratt are skipping the tournament.
The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, beginning Friday, May 15, in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, will feature five players from the New Jersey Devils. Nico Hischier and Timo Meier will represent the host nation, Switzerland, with Jonas Siegenthaler opting out due to injury and choosing to rest for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Connor Brown will join Team Canada, marking his second World Championships appearance. Paul Cotter is set to play for Team USA, surprisingly chosen to fill a forward spot. Lenni Hameenaho is the sole representative for Finland, despite teammate Topias Vilen not making the defensive roster.
Several prominent Devils are notably absent. Simon Nemec is skipping the tournament for Slovakia, citing financial prudence as a restricted free agent and past injury concerns. Jesper Bratt will also not participate for Sweden, potentially due to lingering effects from shoulder surgery and his history with coach Sam Halam.
