Jeez I said New Jersey was my answer in my post and voted for them. Didn't know I was obligated to give L Hughes a handy too
I realize +- doesn't tell the whole story, it certainly tells part of one though. The giveaways in particular stand out with Hughes, but that's to be expected with a player that has the puck a lot. Really don't think 'needs improvement defensively' is some salacious accusation, Devils fan sites see the same thing
New Jersey Devils-Are The Good and Bad Criticisms Of Luke Hughes Valid?
Experience and better coaching should help certainly. Not really a given however that he improves immensely, Dougie Hamilton has all the tools to be a great shutdown defender too but simply isn't. He's not really bad exactly but it's definitely still a flaw. Some players stay flawed.
Not sure where you're getting your info
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He gave up nearly 12 HDCA/60, which was the highest of any Devils dman and higher than any of the dmen you listed(although barely in Power's case). I just said he needs improvement defensively, not that he's a worthless bum. If you feel different that's fine. He was a rookie right out of college, that he still has some things to work on is not surprising at all.