vtdevils2k
"Lets Go Baby!"
I am not gonna judge hughes too harshly this season as he shouldn't be playing in the NHL yet. I have said this for awhile however, he has some bad habits in his game, that will not translate into a successful NHL career if they are not broken. . His speed and talent is not questioned. I think he will get is all figured out and be a great player, but they need to coach this kid up.
Fair take and no issues with this at all. Coaching staff has mentioned he's learned/learning what can and what can't work. Remember how he used to take the puck in front of his own net with speed like he used to do with the US team? He stopped doing that nonsense because it won't work at this level. He almost got scored on several times doing that.
Let him learn what works at this level. Team isn't going anywhere.
I expect a better kid next year. Has a lot to work on, especially in the weight room.
It's really remarkable what this kid has gone through this season compared to Nico's first year. Just night and day from coaching, GM, MVP Taylor Hall, etc.