Prospect Info: #1: Jack Hughes (C): Fired Up Edition

[Emperoreddy]

Is there any chance that Hughes takes the 1c spot or is it basically Hisciers already?

We really don’t need him to do that. Also Nico most likely will remain the better defensive forward.

 

[Devil X]

Is there any chance that Hughes takes the 1c spot or is it basically Hisciers already?

I think there is no question he could. But I agree with some of the other on the board. Hall will always have the checking line to play against. Why give Hughes the harder match up as a rookie. Let him line up against 2nd lines with Goose and rip them apart. Sure you want serious offensive fire power out there to get a goal toss him on with Hall and Palms for a shift or 2. But game to game Id try and keep him away from Hall to get better match ups for him.

Now if teams start to key on Hughes it will likely let Halls line feast on teams.

 

[RSeen]

We really don’t need him to do that. Also Nico most likely will remain the better defensive forward.

Depending on how the line combos go, Hughes could definitely end up being our 1C. I'd think he is likely to get the top PP time, moreso than Nico. It could be even ice time, but Hughes could end up with the better quality offensive time/linemates.

 

[Oneiro]

Having Hughes and Hall on the same line would be wasting an automatic zone entry. They both need the puck on their stick in transition. You split them up across two lines and I think you double up on one of the hardest things to do in the NHL, which is set up your offensive possession cleanly.

The Hughes/Hall shift could be our version of the Sid/Geno late game maneuver. And probably the most lethal 3-on-3 duo in the league.

 

[Eggtimer]

I can see Hughes eventually being the 1c but not this year unless he is totally on fire.
No point putting the added stress , tougher opponents , more minutes per game on him (him and most rookies have a hard time adjusting to the 82game grind their first season and tail off somewhat as the season goes on )
Lie said before , I can see him taking an odd shift with Hall if their line isn’t clicking and / or they are down a goal and try stacking one line or double shifting him to get him away from a matchup

 

[Eggtimer]

Hall Hughes Subban trio will be fun to watch 3v3
Followed by Nico Gusev Severson ... will be fun to watch

 

[MadDevil]

Hall Hughes Subban trio will be fun to watch 3v3
Followed by Nico Gusev Severson ... will be fun to watch

You will get more Zajac Palmieri Greene and you will enjoy it!

 

[josiesque]

I could even see a 3vs3 with Forwards only in Hall, Hughes and Nico. Let Nico do the more defensive part while the other 2 bringing the magic to the offensive zone.

 

[Hisch13r]

You will get more Zajac Palmieri Greene and you will enjoy it!

At least 1/3 of those makes sense

 

[HischierSeDgewOrk]

You will get more Zajac Palmieri Greene and you will enjoy it!

in my nightmares. I love palms...but he's awful..and I mean awful 3x3.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Having Hughes and Hall on the same line would be wasting an automatic zone entry. They both need the puck on their stick in transition. You split them up across two lines and I think you double up on one of the hardest things to do in the NHL, which is set up your offensive possession cleanly.

The Hughes/Hall shift could be our version of the Sid/Geno late game maneuver. And probably the most lethal 3-on-3 duo in the league.

Excellent point about the zone entries

 

[Blackjack]

Thought this was pretty good.

 

[Nubmer6]

Thought this was pretty good.

The thing i notice the most in that video is how horrible the camera work is

 

[Blackjack]

The thing i notice the most in that video is how horrible the camera work is

Hey man, it's preseason for everyone.

 

[Nubmer6]

Hey man, it's preseason for everyone.

More "pre" for some than others it seems

 

[Hunter Gathers]

The Rangers fans at least seem pretty split. The Finns are pretty much all on the hate train though

Most of us recognize how f***ing good Hughes is. The idea that Rangers fans are shitting on Hughes is a pretty bad take by RB (surprising considering RB is one of the last guys I'd guess to issue a take like that).

The Finnish contingent is obnoxious, however. I already hate it.

 

[glenwo2]

Don't look now but I think Hughes can play some Defense.

 

[New Jersey]

he literally scored 1-on-1 on staypuft.

 

[New Jersey]

Most of us recognize how ****ing good Hughes is. The idea that Rangers fans are ****ting on Hughes is a pretty bad take by RB (surprising considering RB is one of the last guys I'd guess to issue a take like that).

well, it's certainly a minority of rangers fans, but there are some specific nyr posters who are absolutely going out of their way...

don't wanna get yelled at by my own board's mods for trolling/calling out posters by name, though.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Most of us recognize how ****ing good Hughes is. The idea that Rangers fans are ****ting on Hughes is a pretty bad take by RB (surprising considering RB is one of the last guys I'd guess to issue a take like that).

The Finnish contingent is obnoxious, however. I already hate it.

They have a really really odd complex or some sort of absurd insecurity when it comes to their country in general.

 

[New Jersey]

They have a really really odd complex or some sort of absurd insecurity when it comes to their country in general.

the petulance of it is hilarious.

"my toy is better than your toy!"

you can't reason with folks so obsessed with their own team (or country) that they can't acknowledge what guys are on other teams are doing.

 

[Stubu]

They have a really really odd complex or some sort of absurd insecurity when it comes to their country in general.

Nah, just with hockey. But if you've only seen the obnoxious lot, it's natural to think there's some kind of "small country syndrome" around. There used to be but not really any more. At least in my experience.

Boring topic anyway. Back to Jack Hughes, shall we?

 

[Devilsgrl35]

I thought he played pretty well last night considering it was a clunker of a game. He was buzzing around the ice trying to make things happen, had some nice back checks and did well enough at face-offs. He made some mistakes though but he's going to learn.

 

[TrufleShufle]

It seems more and more apparent that Hughes needs some structure around him. In certain slop fests like the first couple games of the Worlds, the kids tourney, and the lackluster performance we saw from the entire team last night, he really struggles to find the groove. You can still see his skill shine through, but a lot of time it comes to nothing because it's chaos around him.

But when the game is more structure with consistent lines and play, he dominates.

My prediction is, the first few games we might see some flashy plays that work out, and some crazy pond hockey pick up play that makes us pull our hair out. But once the lines are established and guys start rolling consistently, and the points learn how to actually hold the blue line, he will go on a absolute tear.

 

[My3Sons]

It seems more and more apparent that Hughes needs some structure around him. In certain slop fests like the first couple games of the Worlds, the kids tourney, and the lackluster performance we saw from the entire team last night, he really struggles to find the groove. You can still see his skill shine through, but a lot of time it comes to nothing because it's chaos around him.

But when the game is more structure with consistent lines and play, he dominates.

My prediction is, the first few games we might see some flashy plays that work out, and some crazy pond hockey pick up play that makes us pull our hair out. But once the lines are established and guys start rolling consistently, and the points learn how to actually hold the blue line, he will go on a absolute tear.

So the pond hockey wide turns will taper off?