LD Luke Hughes (2021, 4th, NJD)

[Lavar Ball]

Can't stop watching this sorcery

 

[Oak]

Can any Michigan fans who actually attend games confirm what curve Luke is using?

Almost seems like a lot of the top offensive D prospects are transitioning to the p88 ala Cale Makar but hard for me to confirm what Luke is using just in pictures. Looks like either p88 or custom.

 

[John Pedro]

 

[Lavar Ball]

He loves that spin move, and he is so damn smooth with it

 

[MasterofGrond]

if I could skate like him I'd give dudes the spin constantly, too, goddamn.

 

[Xirik]

if I could skate like him I'd give dudes the spin constantly, too, goddamn.

Do a Barrel roll!

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

The 1st place Devils will be adding this kid on a 3 year ELC next season lol just f*** off

 

[Brodeur]

The 1st place Devils will be adding this kid on a 3 year ELC next season lol just f*** off

Most likely Luke will sign in April (or whenever Michigan is done) and he'll get to burn the first year without needing to play 10+ NHL games since he'll be "20" in the eyes of the CBA. For example, Ottawa signed Jake Sanderson in March. He wasn't able to play in any NHL games last season due to injury but he got to burn the first year regardless and will be RFA (without offer sheet rights) in the summer of 2024.

It'd be nice if Hughes signed an AHL ATO for 2022-23 and had the 3 year ELC start in 2023-24, but he'll probably have the leverage to burn the year. Even if we have to settle for just two ELC seasons, we're pretty excited.

 

[Eggtimer]

The 1st place Devils will be adding this kid on a 3 year ELC next season lol just f*** off

Oh and Holtz has yet to play (he played 1 game this year ), plus Nemec plus Mukhamadoulin.
Seamus Casey as well is lookig like he is keeper.
Then next season , we have cap space to add a player like Meier ….

 

[John Pedro]

The 1st place Devils will be adding this kid on a 3 year ELC next season lol just f*** off

replacing Smith with Luke... can't wait

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Nabrules]

Really like Luke as a prospect and he’ll be a main stay on the NJ defence for years but really big misconception that he’s better defensively at the same age than Quinn just because he’s bigger. He’s not - a lot of poor positioning leading for offensive changes for the opponent

 

[Ace]

Did what he does to give up a 2 on 1 for a goal against.

 

[Dominance]

Did what he does to give up a 2 on 1 for a goal against.

 

[Eggtimer]

Yes garbage , trade him now before teams figure out he is a bust
The kid has the highest ceiling out of anyone in his draft class. No clue why people crap on him . “ he’s no good , his defence is garbage

 

[Dominance]

Yes garbage , trade him now before teams figure out he is a bust
The kid has the highest ceiling out of anyone in his draft class. No clue why people crap on him . “ he’s no good , his defence is garbage

His defence on that play wasn’t even spectacularly bad, just got caught and then failed to stick to his man. I was just posting the “highlight” for anyone who came across the previous poster’s comment.

 

[Eggtimer]

His defence on that play wasn’t even spectacularly bad, just got caught and then failed to stick to his man. I was just posting the “highlight” for anyone who came across the previous poster’s comment.

Sorry , wasn’t trying to infer it was you , but rather a known Rangers fan that has a ton of terrible takes

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

He made mistakes, but he has tools to be an impact player in the NHL.

 

[Hale The Villain]

He's way too lackadaisical defensively but his ability to walk the line and shake opposing forwards is Makar-esque.

Massive upside if he matures as a pro.

 

[John Pedro]

hat trick tonight

 

[Clam Jensen]

Make it 4, good god.

 

[BigToe]

4 goals now. Still 10 minutes left in the third.

 

[John Pedro]

this family...

 

[Random Comment]

this family...

Honestly - everyone pulling their weight.

 

[Herby]

Last year he ran well with goals scored, this year it was the opposite, he ran very poorly. Tonight he made up a lot of the bad luck in 1 night.

He is going to be a real nice addition for the Devils playoff run. I think it could be a similar impact that Caufield made for Montreal making the jump a couple years ago.