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-point effort Monday
DNew Jersey Devils
April 1, 2025
Hughes produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.
ANALYSIS
The 21-year-old blueliner opened the scoring midway through the first period before having a hand in a Nico Hischier tally in the third. It was Hughes' sixth multi-point performance in his last 13 appearances -- a stretch in which he's racked up two goals and 15 points, including eight helpers on the power play.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:06
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:35
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:23
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
16:14
0:06
0:00
2023–24
21:28
3:27
0:05
2024–25
21:06
1:35
0:23
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5 days ago
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7 days ago
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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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Will make return Saturday
DNew Jersey Devils
March 29, 2025
Hughes (groin) will draw back into the lineup Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
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Game-time call
DNew Jersey Devils
Groin
March 29, 2025
Hughes (groin) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Minnesota, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
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Not playing Friday
DNew Jersey Devils
Lower Body
March 28, 2025
Hughes (lower body) won't play Friday for precautionary reasons.
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Three helpers in Wednesday's win
DNew Jersey Devils
March 27, 2025
Hughes delivered three assists, two on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Chicago.
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Provides pair of helpers
DNew Jersey Devils
March 22, 2025
Hughes notched two assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.
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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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