Prospect Info: Luke Hughes - part III

[Devs3cups]

What a nasty play by Luke. Elite stuff.

Watch the structure of these games both sides.... college hockey structure is defined by no structure.

Or loose at best

Exactly. Michigan coaches let Luke roam free. It’ll be different here, although I’m sure they won’t block him offensively.

 

[Hisch13r]

He tries to do too much and he wanders on defense. He needs a strong coach who will teach him positioning and patience

I'd like to use him similarly to how we're using Sevo. I think Bahl could be able to replace Graves and you have Luke out there to crush soft competition on a 3rd pair. You can mask his big defensive shortcomings a lot better like that. Then hopefully over time he grows to at least competent defensively

 

[JimEIV]

I'm not worried one bit about his defensive game. I don't think it's NHL ready at the moment but I also don't think it's going to be a major problem for him in the future.

 

[DevilDog]

Defense he can improve, but you can’t teach that kind of playmaking ability. Good to see Hughes step up and make a big play.

 

[It Takes 2 To Tango]

Devils system is all about the dmen joining the rush and sometimes leading it. He will put up a lot of points in the NHL.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Luke is going to help prevent goals by pushing play to the offensive zone constantly.

 

[My3Sons]

Devils system is all about the dmen joining the rush and sometimes leading it. He will put up a lot of points in the NHL.

I can’t wait for that first two on one with Jack. They will make some poor defender look like a slug skating backwards

 

[Emperoreddy]

I can’t wait for that first two on one with Jack. They will make some poor defender look like a slug skating backwards

Tuesday against Buffalo maybe!!!

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

He tries to do too much and he wanders on defense. He needs a strong coach who will teach him positioning and patience

Well, Ruff ain't that guy

 

[Hisch13r]

Luke Hughes flu game.

 

[Clam Jensen]

Gross Luke

 

[JimEIV]

Interesting hearing the announcer talking about Luke gaging in a garbage can between shifts

 

[My3Sons]

They best give Luke an IV between periods.

 

[Hisch13r]

Well, Ruff ain't that guy

Might be a good thing to not have that at first. I think he's better off having someone that'll let him play his game. I think it's better for him to establish his strengths first and then work more on the weakness.

 

[JimEIV]

Guy is better than everyone on the ice at half speed

 

[Hisch13r]

Guy is better than everyone on the ice at half speed

Well everyone except the guy wearing #26

 

[JimEIV]

Well everyone except the guy wearing #26

I like Casey but Luke is special.

 

[It Takes 2 To Tango]

Might be a good thing to not have that at first. I think he's better off having someone that'll let him play his game. I think it's better for him to establish his strengths first and then work more on the weakness.

Putting him with Marino makes sense in a way but they probably want Marino being the shutdown guy again next year. Mentioned in the team thread but Fitz might go look for a steady bottom pair guy to pair him with. Someone who can just let Luke be Luke in a 3rd pair role.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I like Casey but Luke is special.

That combo of size, elite skating, and awareness is lethal.

 

[Hisch13r]

Putting him with Marino makes sense in a way but they probably want Marino being the shutdown guy again next year. Mentioned in the team thread but Fitz might go look for a steady bottom pair guy to pair him with. Someone who can just let Luke be Luke in a 3rd pair role.

I used to like the idea of just parking him with Marino. I've turned around on that though. I want Bahl or Siegs with Marino for a shut down pair and the other goes with Dougie. As I said earlier I like the idea of using Luke like we've done with Sevo this year. The RD pickings are pretty slim FA wise. Holl's been the one guy I've really thought of. Maybe Fitz can pull another trade out of nowhere.

I like Casey but Luke is special.

In general sure but Casey easily clears tonight. We've had the classic Luke defense without the insane amount of offensive generation that generally comes along with it.

 

[NJDevils17]

Luke is different. A legit special player.

 

[Emperoreddy]

We need a RD version of Bahl for Luke

 

[MasterofGrond]

luke should have gone #1

seriously "Quinn Hughes but not a manlet" is a f***ing GREAT pitch

 

[JimEIV]

I like the Jack highlights during a frozen 4 broadcast

 

[JimEIV]

One period to decide whether or not Luke is in New Jersey tomorrow