C Jack Hughes - USNTDP (2019 Draft)

[Frannel]

No i mean he looks like Justin Bieber or something lol. Hes going to be drafted next year.

I don't doubt that he's going to get drafted, no 1 overall probably... so he has every right to be confident... but he is showing that, too.

 

[justafan22]

Patrick Kane is a good comparable right? Though he's scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews he doesn't have the size they do.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Patrick Kane is a good comparable right? Though he's scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews he doesn't have the size they do.

Yes

 

[ijuka]

Patrick Kane is a good comparable right? Though he's scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews he doesn't have the size they do.

He's not scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews, he's scored at a rate far beyond either's.

 

[justafan22]

He's not scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews, he's scored at a rate far beyond either's.

Yes, but he's not as big as those guys and isn't a big centre.

 

[beoser]

Teen pop star or first overall pick?

He looks like he’s 12 years old

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yes, but he's not as big as those guys and isn't a big centre.

He also played on better teams than they did.

Hughes is very good, but he's not all that similar to Eichel or Matthews, except for scoring ability. He's way more comparable to Kane. He's probably a notch lower than Eichel and Matthews, closer to Svechnikov in ability. I don't know which of those two I'd prefer. Could be a good poll.

 

[devilsfan35]

He reminds me a lot of barzal. His skating is unreal

 

[FlyTimmo]

He is like a better version of Clayton Keller.

 

[ijuka]

He also played on better teams than they did.

Hughes is very good, but he's not all that similar to Eichel or Matthews, except for scoring ability. He's way more comparable to Kane. He's probably a notch lower than Eichel and Matthews, closer to Svechnikov in ability. I don't know which of those two I'd prefer. Could be a good poll.

I don't agree. When all's said and done, I think he outdoes both Eichel and Matthews and people will look back and laugh at the notion of either of them being better than him.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I don't agree. When all's said and done, I think he outdoes both Eichel and Matthews and people will look back and laugh at the notion of either of them being better than him.

he'd have to be McDavid level for people to laugh at Matthews/Eichel being better than him tbh

 

[Rabid Ranger]

He reminds me a lot of Patrick Kane.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

He reminds me a lot of Patrick Kane.

You keep waiting for someone to show up and bully him off the puck, but it never happens just like with Kane. They can't take it from him and after the first few minutes on ice with him guys actually just back away even more seemingly knowing that isn't going to be the answer. Kane pushes tempo and space in a way that almost makes no sense given his size and Hughes reminds me exactly of that.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

You keep waiting for someone to show up and bully him off the puck, but it never happens just like with Kane. They can't take it from him and after the first few minutes on ice with him guys actually just back away even more seemingly knowing that isn't going to be the answer. Kane pushes tempo and space in a way that almost makes no sense given his size and Hughes reminds me exactly of that.

Guys like Kane, Gaudreau, Barzal etc. are extremely elusive and simply don't get hit with any regularity. I see a lot of that in Hughes.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I don't agree. When all's said and done, I think he outdoes both Eichel and Matthews and people will look back and laugh at the notion of either of them being better than him.

I've heard this opinion, but I asked for more specifics that people don't seem to want to give. I think I know why. I laid out the case why I think its unlikely. Do you think he's a 1.25 PPG player? If not, whats the reason you think he'll be better than Eichel and Matthews?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I've heard this opinion, but I asked for more specifics that people don't seem to want to give. I think I know why. I laid out the case why I think its unlikely. Do you think he's a 1.25 PPG player? If not, whats the reason you think he'll be better than Eichel and Matthews?

I think it's likely he's as productive if not more so points wise. He's that creative and skilled. The question is physical impact or lack thereof. He's just not going to compete with a mature Matthews or Eichel. Both of whom are already extremely difficult to handle.

 

[TMLeafs17]

He's not scored at similar rates to Eichel and Matthews, he's scored at a rate far beyond either's.

Uhhh what?

Jack D-1:

2017-18	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	27	21	33	54
	U.S. National U17 Team “C”	USDP	24	13	35	48
	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	36	27	41	68
	USA U17 “C”	WHC-17	6	5	10	15
	USA U18	WJC-18	7	5	7	12

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Auston D-1:

2014-15	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	24	20	28	48
	U.S. National U18 Team “A”	USDP	60	55	62	117
	USA U18 “A”	WJC-18	7	8	7	15
	USA U20	WJC-20	5	1	2	3

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

And I’m sure this is where you’ll bring up but but but ~8 months difference! Well I’ll see your 8 months and raise you 5 inches and 50 pounds.

 

[93LEAFS]

Uhhh what?

Jack D-1:

2017-18	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	27	21	33	54
	U.S. National U17 Team “C”	USDP	24	13	35	48
	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	36	27	41	68
	USA U17 “C”	WHC-17	6	5	10	15
	USA U18	WJC-18	7	5	7	12

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Auston D-1:

2014-15	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	24	20	28	48
	U.S. National U18 Team “A”	USDP	60	55	62	117
	USA U18 “A”	WJC-18	7	8	7	15
	USA U20	WJC-20	5	1	2	3

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

And I’m sure this is where you’ll bring up but but but ~8 months difference! Well I’ll see your 8 months and raise you 5 inches and 50 pounds.

He scored at a better rate in his u-17 season. If you go by birth year not draft year.

 

[TMLeafs17]

He scored at a better rate in his u-17 season. If you go by birth year not draft year.

Cool beans.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

It's over, guys. He's picked his team.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Reporter: what about the thought of playing against your brother in the NHL someday

Jack Hughes :that would be cool but my preference is to play with him because hes soo good.


Playing in a big hockey market seems to be very important to the Hughes. I heard thus mentioned by Quinn , Jack and their dad today

 

[Icebreakers]

It's over, guys. He's picked his team. View attachment 126499

Can you imagine the anxiety Canucks fans will feel if they finish bottom 3 during the lottery and Jack Hughes is there at the #1 pick when the draft is IN vancouver?

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Can you imagine the anxiety Canucks fans will feel if they finish bottom 3 during the lottery and Jack Hughes is there at the #1 pick when the draft is IN vancouver?

And the depression when they drop to 5?

 

[dellzor]

Can you imagine the anxiety Canucks fans will feel if they finish bottom 3 during the lottery and Jack Hughes is there at the #1 pick when the draft is IN vancouver?

If we win, I'm legit baking Benning a cake.

 

[Hansen]

absolute 0 chance we win a draft lottery, dont get your hopes up lads