LD Luke Hughes (2021, 4th, NJD)

[Puckclektr]

Is Luke’s performance so far enough to make him an early contender for 1st overall in 2021?

He’s not even the best defenseman for his age currently.

 

[PuckProspects]

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[Rowlet]

Early D-1 Highlight Video. Should be a first round pick but not seeing a top 5 pick, still really early though

is this your video? it's set to private

 

[PuckProspects]

is this your video? it's set to private

Unfortuanty I was worried about a copyright strike with HockeyTV. I know they are pretty strict with that.

 

[JiggsNY]

Looks safe to say Luke has about 2 inches on his brothers. If he looks to profile similar to Quinn with the extra size I feel like Top 10 being his floor is a safe bet.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Hes a good target for the Sens in 2021. I know alot of things have to move but what's his ETA for the NHL?

 

[tealhockey]

Hes a good target for the Sens in 2021. I know alot of things have to move but what's his ETA for the NHL?

This season is huge to figure that out, but I don't think one and done at Michigan is out of the question. So that would be 2022

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Looks safe to say Luke has about 2 inches on his brothers. If he looks to profile similar to Quinn with the extra size I feel like Top 10 being his floor is a safe bet.

Man looking at that pic, who would ever think those kids would be stars/future stars in the NHL lol. Such small and skinny little guys.. crazy!!!

Honestly look like random kids playing road hockey somewhere lol

 

[CapsFan819]

Here are some clips from his 2019-20 season... I honestly can't see him going in the first half of the first round in 2021; he just doesn't seem dynamic enough IMO, but what do you guys think?

 

[William H Bonney]

Here are some clips from his 2019-20 season... I honestly can't see him going in the first half of the first round in 2021; he just doesn't seem dynamic enough IMO, but what do you guys think?

I think you're wrong.

He's not as dynamic as Quinn but he also doesn't lack dynamic ability. He has a more mature, composed approach to his game than his brothers did at the same age.

Nevermind that you don't need to be dynamic to be a top 15 pick.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Here are some clips from his 2019-20 season... I honestly can't see him going in the first half of the first round in 2021; he just doesn't seem dynamic enough IMO, but what do you guys think?

He's not dynamic, but a great skater, good size, defense, can move the puck. He has enough offense. He's a more skilled version of Jake Sanderson from this year's NTDP team, and Sanderson will be a top 10 pick. Maybe not as physical as Sanderson, but has the same potential when he puts on some weight.

I think Hughes will be a top 10 pick. If his lack of dynamic offensive ability hurts his draft stock, I think it'd keep him from being a top 5 pick. I think he projects as at least somewhere in that 6-16 range.

 

[clevelandcane]

I just finished reading all the posts. I pray we get to watch these kids next season in person. I'm dying to drive to Plymouth and check this kid out. I can't even imagine being the 3rd brother of the #1 and #7 picks. What pressure!!!

 

[S E P H]

He's not dynamic, but a great skater, good size, defense, can move the puck. He has enough offense. He's a more skilled version of Jake Sanderson from this year's NTDP team, and Sanderson will be a top 10 pick. Maybe not as physical as Sanderson, but has the same potential when he puts on some weight.

I think Hughes will be a top 10 pick. If his lack of dynamic offensive ability hurts his draft stock, I think it'd keep him from being a top 5 pick. I think he projects as at least somewhere in that 6-16 range.

I still suggest that Luke has the best straight line speed of the three bros. He's a good player who will carve himself a good NHL career, even though he won't be a franchise player as his other two brothers are.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Listed at 6’2 176.

 

[Wintersun]

Listed at 6’2 176.
https://mobile.twitter.com/USAHockeyNTDP/status/1312120166516322305

I guess I was wrong on his potential size. Good for him. Although I haven't been a fan of his game, he's very young and has good tools to work with.

Is Lucius gone from the program?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Is Lucius gone from the program?

He’s listed as a scratch. Probably an injury.

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

A Hughes that is not 5'10''? This must be a mistake, measure him again and make sure he isn't on his toes

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Red Savage? Most non-PC name in recent memory? Lol.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Only one preseason game, but I think it looks like he's made an obvious jump in his level of play. He's now a contender for the 1OA, as far as I'm concerned.

Whether he ends up 1OA is a different discussion, but his display in today's game was a dominant performance from the back end. He absolutely took over the game with skating and sense. I thought I was watching Miro Heiskanen. At no point last season did I see him play this well. There were flashes of this and he was a good player, but he looks like he might've figured out how to put it all together between last season and this one.

 

[simonedvinsson]

Only one preseason game, but I think it looks like he's made an obvious jump in his level of play. He's now a contender for the 1OA, as far as I'm concerned.

Whether he ends up 1OA is a different discussion, but his display in today's game was a dominant performance from the back end. He absolutely took over the game with skating and sense. I thought I was watching Miro Heiskanen. At no point last season did I see him play this well. There were flashes of this and he was a good player, but he looks like he might've figured out how to put it all together between last season and this one.

Other than his flub on the powerplay, I thought he had a stellar game too. In spite of everything I’ve read about him, I was more impressed with his offensive toolkit than his defensive one. But like you said, it’s only one game.

 

[JoshTessler]

Smaht Scouting's report on Luke Hughes

Scouting Report: Luke Hughes - Smaht Scouting

 

[lawrence]

how's he doing so far? any updates on hughes? so far it looks like there are 3 other dmans with more points then him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

how's he doing so far? any updates on hughes? so far it looks like there are 3 other dmans with more points then him.

The season hasn't started yet. Only preseason.

 

[Oak]

Only one preseason game, but I think it looks like he's made an obvious jump in his level of play. He's now a contender for the 1OA, as far as I'm concerned.

Whether he ends up 1OA is a different discussion, but his display in today's game was a dominant performance from the back end. He absolutely took over the game with skating and sense. I thought I was watching Miro Heiskanen. At no point last season did I see him play this well. There were flashes of this and he was a good player, but he looks like he might've figured out how to put it all together between last season and this one.

I like Luke and think he is definitely worth a 1st round pick, but I watched one of his recent games that were streamed on youtube and I have to disagree with contender for 1OA. Something about HFboards and hyping players up.

 

[ORRFForever]

I like Luke and think he is definitely worth a 1st round pick, but I watched one of his recent games that were streamed on youtube and I have to disagree with contender for 1OA. Something about HFboards and hyping players up.

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