Luke Hughes Commits Long-Term to Devils in Blockbuster 7-Year Deal—What This Means for the Franchise’s Future
Hughes made his NHL debut in April 2023 and has totaled 93 career points (17g-76a) in 155 regular-season games. He earned his first career goal on April 13, 2023, an overtime winner at Washington. Hughes became the third player in franchise history whose first career goal was earned in overtime. Hughes was named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year) in 2023-24, after his career-high 47 points (9g-38a) and four power-play goals. He was also the fifth player in team history to be nominated for the Calder and the first Devils’ rookie since Adam Henrique in 2011-12. His 47 points in 2023-24 marked the most for a rookie defenseman in a single season in the Devils’ team history since 1982-83.
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