Prospect Info: Jack Hughes II

[Oneiro]

The bigger question is who's more likely to be a special player: the guy who dominates by playing like everyone else, just slightly better, or the guy who doesn't even look like he's trying and does things no one else can do?

This isn't like Rob Schremp dangling through everybody and everyone going, "Wow!" Hughes' processing speed and skating are ridiculous at any level.

This is just more McDavid/Eichel or Matthews/Laine-type bullshit where it's not actually close.

 

[New Jersey]

just flipped it back saying how if kakko is really good then i guess we'll take him.

sick.

god, they're f***ing rubes.

 

[johnny pierogi]

got to talkin to a ranger fan, and he just started railing on how unready hughes is gonna be, and how kakko plays real men. said how hughes is gonna get destroyed at the NHL level

I would have said, "Please, keep comparing the physicality of the European leagues and their gigantic f***ing rink to that of North America even at the junior level." What a joke.

 

[johnny pierogi]

Actually, to piggy back off of my original post-how often is there a question of whether or not a North American skater is going to be able to handle the physicality of the NHL? If there is it's because of a players size and whether or not they'll be able to fill out as they age. No wonder this guy is a Rangers fan. The question is always "will __ player be able to transition to the North American game," just like we heard with all the Nico critics leading up to that draft and so far he's transitioned well.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I'm going to go with a resounding no on that one. Slight upgrade on Will Butcher at the same position for $7 million more per year? Pass.

Agree. In my opinion, a 1-dimensional D is the kind of guy you keep around while he's cheap and let someone else overpay for.

 

[MakoSlade]

got to talkin to a ranger fan, and he just started railing on how unready hughes is gonna be, and how kakko plays real men. said how hughes is gonna get destroyed at the NHL level

just flipped it back saying how if kakko is really good then i guess we'll take him.

i already see how this rivalry is gonna go, esp regarding projections between him and kakko, and it's ANNOYING. they can both be good.

Well, there's your first mistake! Seriously though, I haven't heard much bad from Rangers fans. The Finnish fans seem to think taking down Hughes is a national pride thing. Or maybe its just one or two really, really loud mouths.

Either way, I am sure Shero and Company won't take Hughes just because. They'll do their due diligence and make the best decision. Which at this point seems 100 % Hughes.

 

[johnny pierogi]

Which at this point seems 100 % Hughes.

You take the centerman when they are available. Kakko is impressive but you need to build down the middle. I'm 100% hoping they do take Hughes.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

You take the centerman when they are available. Kakko is impressive but you need to build down the middle. I'm 100% hoping they do take Hughes.

I totally agree but I believe Kakko has played center this year

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

I totally agree but I believe Kakko has played center this year

He has played wing largely. I'm not sure at what point he played center, but he played wing on his Liiga team with Filppula's brother at center and he played wing in the WJC. He projects as a wing, preferably on his off side.

 

[devilsblood]

The response to Rag fans should be "Podkolzin would be the #2 pick if it wasn't for the Russian factor".

Also played against MEN! and in a better league.

 

[Unknown Caller]

The response to Rag fans should be "Podkolzin would be the #2 pick if it wasn't for the Russian factor".

Also played against MEN! and in a better league.

Probably wouldn't be the most timely argument with Podkolzin currently posting 0-1-1 in 3 games played in the u18s.

 

[OmNomNom]

bc its like, i mean when was 5'-11" 170 even that small, 5'-11" isn't that bad for NHL once you look at what other star players are around that height

 

[Call Me Al]

i think 5'11 is generous and he needs to put on weight but that's not a reason to pass on this kid who clearly has an elite skill set

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

i think 5'11 is generous and he needs to put on weight but that's not a reason to pass on this kid who clearly has an elite skill set

He looks 5'10 minimum, get him and Kyler Murray in the same room somehow.

 

[OmNomNom]

i think 5'11 is generous and he needs to put on weight but that's not a reason to pass on this kid who clearly has an elite skill set

He looks 5'10 minimum, get him and Kyler Murray in the same room somehow.

i mean the 5'-11" is from IIHF's roster bio and they have no issue listing caufield as 5'-7"

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

i mean the 5'-11" is from IIHF's roster bio and they have no issue listing caufield as 5'-7"

Yeah I don't think he looks that short. 5'11 i could 100% believe.

 

[JimEIV]

Check out the first image...Hughes looks like a Giant next to Caufield

Jack Hughes breaks NTDP points record, Cole Caufield breaks goals record

 

[Darkauron]

Quinn Hughes is 5'10 and Jack looked at least an inch taller than him at the draft last year. Jack being 5'11 is very possible

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Jack doesn’t look significantly undersized at all. He’s 17, he’ll put on 15 pounds without trying over the next few years. And he doesn’t even look short, not that height even matters much. He could very well be near 6 feet tall in a year.

He’s gonna get pushed around next year, that’s just how it goes. But it’s not like we’re talking about a kid that’s 5’6” 150 lol. He’s slightly undersized.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Keep in mind, Jack still might not be done growing. He's still only 17 years old.

 

[Call Me Al]

Check out the first image...Hughes looks like a Giant next to Caufield

Jack Hughes breaks NTDP points record, Cole Caufield breaks goals record

lol he really does

 

[OmNomNom]

Check out the first image...Hughes looks like a Giant next to Caufield

Jack Hughes breaks NTDP points record, Cole Caufield breaks goals record

best buddies, jack says

i hope caufield falls and we can snag

 

[severian]

He's going to look so good in a Devils jersey. The draft can't come soon enough.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Caufield's grandfather was a Jersey Devil.

Not Jay's kid though. So Ray won't want him.

 

[severian]

best buddies, jack says

i hope caufield falls and we can snag

He might fall out of the top 10, but no way does he fall out of the first round. Debrincat is too fresh in every GM's mind.