Luke Hughes Commits Long-Term to Devils in Blockbuster 7-Year Deal—What This Means for the Franchise’s Future
The left-handed shot required the third-fewest games for a defenseman to record his first 50 points in franchise history. The only players in franchise history who required fewer games are Barry Beck (60 GP) and Tapio Levo (68 GP). Hughes played in his 100th career game this past season on November 27 vs. St. Louis. He recorded a career-high 13 multi-point games in the 2024-25 season and, on March 26, 2025, tied a career-high with three points (3 assists) in a game.
Born on September 9, 2003, the Devils selected Hughes with the fourth overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft. He signed his three-year, entry-level contract on April 8, 2023, after his sophomore campaign at the University of Michigan. He totaled 87 points (27g-60a) in 80 career games at Michigan and was named an alternate captain in his sophomore season. Hughes earned numerous accolades at Michigan, which include Big Ten All-Freshman (2022) and Big Ten First All-Star Team honors (2023).
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