Prospect Info: Luke Hughes (#4 overall)

[Guttersniped]

Belated congrats to the Devils in getting Hughes. I see him as being the Dman most likely to reach his high ceiling.
His age plays into how i project him to be. Needs at least 1 more year of development but he should be destroying his competetion in his age 18 season.
Elite skating, elite playmaking and he may have another growth spurt to 6'3 & a half.
That combo of Size + Speed + Skill should make his game translate to the NHL very well.

Congratulations to the Ducks board for getting the player at 3OA that prevented one of your posters from completely losing their shit and scream posting at the rest of you for god knows how long. I’m assuming it’s obvious who I’m talking about and I only spent a few hours on your board once before the draft. There was, uh, very enthusiastic, uh, fan of McTavish on a draft thread there. They were quite a thing to behold.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Congratulations to the Ducks board for getting the player at 3OA that prevented one of your posters from completely losing their shit and scream posting at the rest of you for god knows how long. I’m assuming it’s obvious who I’m talking about and I only spent a few hours on your board once before the draft. There was, uh, very enthusiastic, uh, fan of McTavish on a draft thread there. They were quite a thing to behold.

I'm actually over it, just days before the draft i accepted they were probably gonna pick Guenther or Edvinsson and i saw McTavish as being better than both of them.
I was hoping NJ would pick Eklund so he wouldn't end up in LA or SJ but its cool SJ now has their Swedish Zegras.
I feel like this years draft the #3 to #9 were all the same tier more or less at least that is the vibe i get and right after that top 9 we saw a team reach big time.
I'm just happy we didn't get Guenther or Edvinsson(I like him alot but we just don't need two Hampus Lindholms lol)

 

[MakoSlade]

What we learned from spending a week watching Devils prospect Luke Hughes

So why is everyone flipping pucks over Luke's head?

 

[Lou is God]

So why is everyone flipping pucks over Luke's head?

I think that was just an expression for dumping the puck.

 

[Brodeur]

Looking at the projected USA WJC roster made me appreciate the outgoing 2001 group that much more. Definitely a tough act to follow.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Can't wait to watch both Hughes in the same team.

You're team are going to be so good !

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[Devils731]

Luke is really getting his tires pumped by his teammates and coaches.

Imagine if he plays and provides only slightly less value than what Power is providing that team.

 

[HischierSeDgewOrk]

Can't wait to see how he does on Saturday.

 

[OmNomNom]

Luke is really getting his tires pumped by his teammates and coaches.

Imagine if he plays and provides only slightly less value than what Power is providing that team.

he may never provide the things that come w size, but if offensive output is something he can do to power's projected level, then great

 

[Call Me Al]

he’s 10 months younger than power, i’m more curious to see how he does compared to powers season last year, that’s really a more fair comparison

 

[Lou is God]

he may never provide the things that come w size, but if offensive output is something he can do to power's projected level, then great

One thing that will come in handy for a lanky defenseman is their poke check if they learn how to master it.

 

[Guttersniped]

 

[FooteBahl]

If Shak pans out as well as Luke, we’ll be back in our glory days sooner than later. Much excite!

 

[RangerDoggo]

18 televised games for Michigan hockey this year. Fire up that Big Ten Network.

 

[JimEIV]

I like this because it seems safe say that the foot laceration has had no long term effects based on those comment?

 

[Devs3cups]

Any way of watching Michigan tonight? Looking forward to see Luke in action!

 

[jkrdevil]

Any way of watching Michigan tonight? Looking forward to see Luke in action!

I believe all of their games are streamed
On Big Ten Plus.

 

[Lou is God]

So UM's game is on the Big 10+ and I thought I was supposed to get that channel on Hulu but no such luck.

 

[Hisch13r]

So UM's game is on the Big 10+ and I thought I was supposed to get that channel on Hulu but no such luck.

Luke's also at RD and Edwards is the 7D

 

[Ripshot 43]

Luke's also at RD and Edwards is the 7D

RD problem solved

 

[Lou is God]

Luke's also at RD and Edwards is the 7D

That's just not fair.

 

[Ripshot 43]

That's just not fair.

That top forward line will destroy people.

Next year Michigan will lose both top pairing D, so if Luke’s development goes as planned, he will be 100% the man.

 

[MauDevils]

Looks like Hughes with an assist there on the breakout pass. He's not on the top PP unit.

 

[Hisch13r]

Looks like Hughes with an assist there on the breakout pass. He's not on the top PP unit.

Great pass. I don't think he'll end up getting the secondary. Looks to me like it hits the other Wolverine out front