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Luke Hughes

Defenseman · New Jersey Devils

2021 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 4 (#4) — New Jersey Devils

Next Game

Sun, Apr 5 · 7:00 PM ET @ Canadiens

TSN 2, RDS, MSG SportsNet

Age 226'2"198 lbsShoots LeftManchester, USA

Current Season

GP

66

Goals

6

Assists

29

Points

35

+/-

-4

S%

4.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 4vs MTL000+1327:43
Apr 2vs WSH000+1123:22
Mar 31@ NYR0110425:05
Mar 29vs CHI011+1122:07
Mar 28@ CAR000-2023:21

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$9.00M

Total Value

$63.00M

Expires

7 yrs · 2031-2032

Status

Then UFA

Yr 6 & 7: 10 Team NTC

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Hughes Eyes Golden Puck Return

Jack Hughes campaigns to reclaim his gold medal-winning puck from the Hockey Hall of Fame's clutches. Stars like Hughes don't let iconic gear gather dust without a fight, especially one tied to Olympic glory. Hall curators face a star-powered tug-of-war that tests artifact ownership in hockey's most sacred spaces.

New Jersey Devils
News
Jack Hughes Eyes Olympic Puck

Jack Hughes sets his sights on the golden-goal puck from USA's Olympic triumph, now housed in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The star center's pursuit hints at personal stakes tied to national glory. Collectors and fans buzz over what this chase means for hockey's prized artifacts.

New Jersey Devils
Game Preview
Blackhawks-Wild: Lines, TV and Keys to Game 67

The Wild roll into Chicago with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy both chasing 40 goals in a showdown that pits Minnesota's firepower against Connor Bedard's breakout campaign. Filip Gustavsson anchors the net for a Wild squad nursing injuries to Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno, while the Blackhawks shuffle lines featuring Bedard, Bertuzzi and a revamped blue line with Quinn Hughes pulling strings.

Chicago BlackhawksMinnesota Wild
Free Agency
Nemec's Next Deal - Hughes Comp?

Simon Nemec hits restricted free agency this summer, and his camp eyes Luke Hughes' extension as the benchmark after a breakthrough season with 21 points in 48 games. The Devils listen to trade offers but demand a top-six young forward in return, testing Tom Fitzgerald's resolve with just days until the deadline. Nemec's agent switch signals he craves a bigger role, and negotiations promise the same fireworks that marked Hughes' pact.

New Jersey Devils

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Luke Hughes's stats this season?
Luke Hughes has 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points in 66 games this season.
What team does Luke Hughes play for?
Luke Hughes is a defenseman for the New Jersey Devils.
What is Luke Hughes's contract?
Luke Hughes has a cap hit of $9.00M with 6 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Luke Hughes drafted?
Luke Hughes was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils in Round 1, Pick 4 (4 overall).
Where is Luke Hughes from?
Luke Hughes is 22 years old and was born in Manchester, USA.