Luke Hughes

Luke Hughes

21-Year-Old DefensemanD
New Jersey Devils
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The youngest of the three Hughes brothers took part in his first full NHL campaign in 2023-24 and made his mark, scoring nine goals and 47 points across 82 contests en route to a Calder Trophy nomination. However, Hughes' defense needs work, and while plus/minus is an imperfect stat, his minus-25 rating last year -- the third worst among New Jersey players -- reflects those struggles. The Devils tolerated those defensive issues last campaign, but if they persist, it might diminish Hughes' ice time. His value was also heavily tied to the power play, which accounted for 25 of his points, but a healthy Dougie Hamilton could limit Hughes' role with the man advantage. Additionally, Hughes will now miss the first month of the season due to a shoulder injury suffered before training camp opened. Those issues aren't enough to alter the fact that he has the potential to be an elite contributor on offense, but it does make him a higher-risk selection going into drafts for the 2024-25 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils in April of 2023.
Two points Thursday
DNew Jersey Devils
December 20, 2024
Hughes produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
The 21-year-old defender spoiled Elvis Merzlikins' shutout bid with just under three minutes left in the third period, then helped set up Timo Meier for the Devils' final tally 85 seconds later. Hughes has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games, and over the last 16 contests he's racked up two goals and 12 points with 31 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. After missing the beginning of the season while completing his recovery from shoulder surgery and then managing just one assist over his first 10 appearances of 2024-25, Hughes has quickly made up for lost time and is emerging as a force on the New Jersey blue line.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:27
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:13
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
16:14
0:06
0:00
2023–24
21:28
3:27
0:05
2024–25
19:27
1:13
0:01
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
There's a case to be made Hughes was the top prospect in the NHL a season ago. He averaged well over a point-per-game in his sophomore season at the University of Michigan (10 goals, 48 points in 39 games) before turning pro. He got into two games late in the year before being a healthy scratch for the club's first nine postseason games. Hughes got back in the lineup for the club's final three playoff games, but New Jersey was already living on borrowed time. Luke is quite a bit bigger than either of his star brothers, but he possesses the family trademark speed and elusiveness. It's fair to wonder how much the Devils want to put on his plate in his first full NHL season considering he will be playing the entire year at age 20, but Hughes is already one of the best defenders on the Jersey roster.
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Reaches 10-assist mark
DNew Jersey Devils
December 18, 2024
Hughes notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
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Tallies in Friday's win
DNew Jersey Devils
December 7, 2024
Hughes scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.
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Two helpers against Blueshirts
DNew Jersey Devils
December 3, 2024
Hughes notched two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.
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Power-play helper in win
DNew Jersey Devils
November 24, 2024
Hughes posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.
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Secures assist Thursday
DNew Jersey Devils
November 15, 2024
Hughes notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.
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Announced as Calder finalist
DNew Jersey Devils
April 30, 2024
Hughes was named as a Calder Trophy finalist Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Hughes put together a fantastic rookie season, registering nine goals and 38 assists, including 25 power-play points, in 82 games this year. If it weren't for Connor Bedard, who finished with 61 points, Hughes certainly would have had a realistic shot of being named the Rookie of the Year. Fantasy players can probably expect Hughes to build upon those rookie numbers next year, possibly pushing for the 60-point mark.
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