Prospect Info: Luke Hughes - part III

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[My3Sons]

Jack looks beside himslef with joy and pride. It’s adorable and I love it. Unashamed of it too.

 

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[The Wumpus]

I wonder how much telekinetic bromagic they will be able to generate on the ice

 

[Ripshot 43]

Jack looks beside himslef with joy and pride. It’s adorable and I love it. Unashamed of it too.

As a fellow father, I have shared these feelings with you since the draft day video. I think I’ve looked forward to the day they shared NHL ice almost as much as Jack.

 

[Hisch13r]

You’re going to unleash the wrath of some by posting this.

 

[R8Devs]

So Luke's cap hit can only be a max of $1.85M? Nemec's AAV is $4.2M so that is quite a difference and could be helpful over the next two years if he is taking 2.35M less than he could have.

I don't think he was ever going to get Nemec's contract because Nemec was the 2nd overall pick but his is lower than the other recent 4th picks as well.
Lucas Raymond (2020 4th overall pick with 2.5M inn potential performance bonuses) and Shane Wright (2022 4th overall pick 3.062M in potential performance bonuses)

 

[Jan Ludvig]

Jack looks beside himslef with joy and pride. It’s adorable and I love it. Unashamed of it too.

I think Jack has a huge game tonight. He had a great game last game. With Luke here with him, he is going to be really amped up

 

[RSeen]

I don't think he was ever going to get Nemec's contract because Nemec was the 2nd overall pick but his is lower than the other recent 4th picks as well.
Lucas Raymond (2020 4th overall pick with 2.5M inn potential performance bonuses) and Shane Wright (2022 4th overall pick 3.062M in potential performance bonuses)

Maybe not quite the $4.2M but liken you said, Raymond and Wright got substantially more. Given Luke's progress since being drafted, you would think he could justify getting max.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Ncaa contracts tend to be lower AAV in general because the first year never includes performance bonuses since there’s not enough games to earn any, really. That means only two years of bonuses averaged across a 3 year contract.

His IS still lower than say Makar, though, mostly because of smaller B bonuses (none y2, less y3) though. B bonuses are the awards based ones, which are generally pretty hard to get unless you’re an instant super star (or win the Calder).

I’m a LITTLE surprised, but ultimately doubt it makes much difference to how much Luke earns. Plus Jack can just pay for his fancy dinners for a while.

 

[BostonDevil]

Thank god they’re not doing initials.

Love the player. - Hate the #43

 

[Eggtimer]

It’s beautiful

Omg I love this . I got goosebumps watching it .
Imagine how pumped those two are !?

 

[None Shall Pass]

Is he #43 because Jack is #86 and since he's the little brother he only gets half?

 

[RSeen]

Ncaa contracts tend to be lower AAV in general because the first year never includes performance bonuses since there’s not enough games to earn any, really. That means only two years of bonuses averaged across a 3 year contract.

His IS still lower than say Makar, though, mostly because of smaller B bonuses (none y2, less y3) though. B bonuses are the awards based ones, which are generally pretty hard to get unless you’re an instant super star (or win the Calder).

I’m a LITTLE surprised, but ultimately doubt it makes much difference to how much Luke earns. Plus Jack can just pay for his fancy dinners for a while.

Makar's AAV was $1M higher so it does look like Luke must have taken less with the bonuses. Regardless, it does help having hopefully an important piece be at a $1.85M cap hit (at the most) the next two years.

 

[MasterofGrond]

I’m sure the org doing right by jack and their desire to play together helped negotiating that. Because truthfully, very few players end up actually hitting those B bonuses so Luke’s giving up just a little to potentially meaningfully help the team juggle cap.

 

[Nubmer6]

Love the player. - Hate the #43

You'll learn to love it.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Is he #43 because Jack is #86 and since he's the little brother he only gets half?

As long as he isn't half the player.

 

[jkrdevil]

As long as he isn't half the player.

A 47 point defensemen is still pretty good

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

I don't think he was ever going to get Nemec's contract because Nemec was the 2nd overall pick but his is lower than the other recent 4th picks as well.
Lucas Raymond (2020 4th overall pick with 2.5M inn potential performance bonuses) and Shane Wright (2022 4th overall pick 3.062M in potential performance bonuses)

The Hughes family has money. I don't think the kid is going to care too much over a couple hundred k. He will probably live with Jack for a bit. Jack makes millions of dollars. The family is wealthy and were wealthy before the kids made the NHL.

 

[Billdo]

Bahl being able to handle a top 4 role would really go a long way. I’ve mentioned Bahl replacing Graves and Luke replacing Sevo. You’re probably losing some value there for next year but they’re only going to get better and could probably do an adequate enough job



Timo?

Yeah, him too...

 

[PWiz30]

Morning skate tomorrow, practice Monday, morning skate Tuesday, game Tuesday night. If he's actually sick then maybe hold off until Washington. If it was something he's over quickly then that outline is what I'd do.

Agreed. That's exactly what I'd do if I were calling the shots.

 

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[Drivingrain]

Does anyone think Lindy is really going to place Luke above Smith in the playoff pecking order?

Im quite skeptical. I love leadership as much as the next guy, but Lindy seems enthralled with the concept-- and he has his reasons for that and I understand it. But man oh man, Smith may have his moments-- but overall he just isnt very good. Whenever he or Wood is on the ice, I fear an unneeded penalty.

 

[RSeen]

Does anyone think Lindy is really going to place Luke above Smith in the playoff pecking order?

Im quite skeptical. I love leadership as much as the next guy, but Lindy seems enthralled with the concept-- and he has his reasons for that and I understand it. But man oh man, Smith may have his moments-- but overall he just isnt very good. Whenever he or Wood is on the ice, I fear an unneeded penalty.

There is a lot on the line in the playoffs. I can't blame Lindy and the coaching staff if they go with Bahl or Smith over Luke. He hasn't had time to get acclimated to the system or NHL hockey. Hard to take risks to start at least, especially when all 7 Dmen have had strong years.

 

[Drivingrain]

There is a lot on the line in the playoffs. I can't blame Lindy and the coaching staff if they go with Bahl or Smith over Luke. He hasn't had time to get acclimated to the system or NHL hockey. Hard to take risks to start at least, especially when all 7 Dmen have had strong years.

Agree that Bahl's spot is set at this point.

And ultimately I agree with you on Smith too. If we find ourselves up 3-0 in a series, it would be nice to see Luke in there...but even then Im skeptical that it will happen.

The glimmer of hope is Fitz's enthusiasm about him joining the team now. But perhaps I am misinterpreting his intentions.