Struggles as a rookie Hughes finished the 2019-20 campaign with just seven goals, 21 points and an ugly minus-26 rating in 61 games. Impact Hughes was just 18 years old for the entirety of the season and simply didn't look physically ready for the NHL at times, but you don't see No. 1 overall picks playing in the minors anymore. The American pivot still has an exceedingly bright future ahead of him, and there's no reason to believe that he won't ultimately live up to his lofty expectations, particularly once New Jersey's supporting cast begins to improve.
JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE