Prospect Info: Luke Hughes - part III

[My3Sons]

Every player makes mistakes. Guys who have played less then 3 NHL games will, generally, be more prone to them.

I don’t make mistakes.

 

[devilsblood]

I don’t make mistakes.

But you’re not a player, playa.

 

[Guttersniped]

I don’t make mistakes.

Just “happy accidents”.

 

[Zippy316]

If we had a Gudas-type guy at RD on the third pairing and PK, I would be inclined for Luke to be a regular over Bahl. But just by the makeup of our defense, I don’t think Luke gets minutes unless injuries strike or he comes out and looks dominant. Where does he play?

Marino is the best partner stylistically from the RD. But you don’t break up Graves - Marino that has been our matchup pairing all year. Even that’s a stretch as Marino is good positionally and in transition defense, but a Hughes - Marino pairing would get abused in their own zone physically.

The other two pairings will have either Severson or Hamilton. Luke adds little value with one of them. Maybe you can look to have a super sheltered Hughes - Severson pairing for offense, but I would be terrified of that come playoff time. Much rather see Siegenthaler/Bahl with Severson.

Seven D is an option, but that never seems to work well in practice. Only makes sense if one of the 7 is a special teams specialist, but with Hamilton on PP1, you don’t play Luke just for PP2 minutes.

The only other option would be to play Luke instead of Severson. I just can’t see a scenario where Luke is an improvement over Severson. I’d much rather trust Severson there then risk Luke making mistakes, not to mention now you’re playing someone on their off-side.

 

[My3Sons]

Just “happy accidents”.

Thankfully they make Depends for those

 

[devilsblood]

While I agree with this, Luke, right now could be the 2nd best offensive and transition D-man on our team. Without even playing a game, I'm sure he could have more impact than Bahl (and a few others that won't be taken out) offensively and transitionally.

So sure, there's definitely some risk with his D-game coming in, but his offensive upside and abilities are that high and should lead to more chances. It's a good problem to have.

For sure. And obviously Ruff and Fitz know this. And they will have to weigh the potential positives and negatives.

I think Bahl playing as well as he has complicates things but if Luke is right now able to bring more to the team then there is no benefit to not play him.

 

[Devs3cups]

For sure. And obviously Ruff and Fitz know this. And they will have to weigh the potential positives and negatives.

I think Bahl playing as well as he has complicates things but if Luke is right now able to bring more to the team then there is no benefit to not play him.

100%, I'd be down to play Luke, but I'm not sure how you take Bahl out right now in the playoffs. I'd give Luke the last 2 games and see from there.

 

[Hisch13r]

100%, I'd be down to play Luke, but I'm not sure how you take Bahl out right now in the playoffs. I'd give Luke the last 2 games and see from there.

You go 11-7 and jettison Wood but Lindy loves him too much

 

[Devs3cups]

You go 11-7 and jettison Wood but Lindy loves him too much

Yeah, you know he’s gonna be in for the playoffs because of his play style.

 

[Devils731]

I have been reliably informed that Luke Hughes is wrong in this and it’s probably another example of his attitude problem.

 

[FooteBahl]

I have been reliably informed that Luke Hughes is wrong in this and it’s probably another example of his attitude problem.

I’m Rachel Doerrie and I approve this message.

 

[xigon]

I hope Luke has a good one.

 

[Clam Jensen]

I hope Luke has a good one.

“hi, I’m Lauren Kelly and I’m not smart!”

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

Written 5 years ago:

 

[Cheddabombs]

Written 5 years ago:

That's awesome! So excited to watch Jack and Luke for years to come

 

[JimEIV]

Dimwitted writers trying to be the story as opposed to just telling the story. I f***ing hate that .

 

[Brodeur]

Frozen Four is April 6-8. Devils regular season home finale is April 11. I may have already penciled that in for a trip (Padres playing the Mets as well).

It's too bad I ended up taking a different spring break trip, me of November would have been happy to have the plan work out.

 

[britdevil]

That's awesome! So excited to watch Jack and Luke for years to come

Quinn becomes UFA when Dougie has one year left.

 

[AmericanDream]

Good luck kiddo, kick ass tonight!!

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Hey guys is Luke Hughes available for trade? Heard some rumblings from your beat writer Lauren Kelly I think was her name.

 

[HoliksGhost]

I’m stoked to see this kid on the ice tonight !!! This is insane… the future is so freaking bright for this team

 

[Devils731]

Luke Hughes' NHL Debut

Nice 11 minute video where he breaks down what he liked about Hughes and what he thinks Hughes will need to be aware of.

 

[Barry Tallackson]

Was awesome to see Luke last night but I want Smith playing playoff games before Luke

 

[forceten]

Was awesome to see Luke last night but I want Smith playing playoff games before Luke

Umm.. Why?

 

[Barry Tallackson]

B

Umm.. Why?

Because I want to win hockey games