LUKE HUGHES NEWS

Two-point effort against Philly Hughes scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Flyers.

Impact The Hughes brothers, Luke and Jack, each had two points on the night, and Luke's tally was a thing of beauty. The 21-year-old blueliner collected an errant pass in his own zone, accelerated down the ice and snapped the puck past Samuel Ersson from the high slot. It was Hughes' first multi-point performance since Dec. 27 and his first power-play point since Dec. 23 as he struggles to make a consistent impact, but he's still flashing the talent that made him the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. On the season, Hughes has four goals and 21 points in 44 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back on scoresheet in defeat Hughes generated an even-strength assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Senators.

Impact Hughes logged the secondary assist on New Jersey's lone goal by Tomas Tatar in this contest. Hughes has gone cold in January -- he has just two assists and a minus-5 rating through nine appearances. The left-shot defenseman is manning the No. 2 power-play unit, but he's registered just two points with man advantage since Nov. 30. Overall, Hughes has provided three goals and 19 points through 40 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Hughes found the back of the net on his only shot and added a helper and a plus-2 rating in 18:58 of ice time Friday in a 4-2 win over Carolina.

Impact Hughes registered a secondary helper in the first period before scoring what stood as the game-winning goal at 4:15 of the middle frame. The left-shot blueliner has collected exactly two points in back-to-back games and three of his past four. It's been a fruitful month for Hughes -- he's contributed three goals and 11 points in as many games in December after notching just six helpers through his first 18 appearances of the campaign. Hughes seems to have found his form after missing the first nine games of the season with a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old has accounted for three goals, 17 points, six PIM, 47 shots and a plus-3 rating over 29 contests.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Hughes | POST-RAW 12.27.24 | New Jersey Devils Luke Hughes speaks to the media after a 4-2 win over Carolina.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Distributes two power-play assists Hughes recorded two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Hughes has logged a pair of multi-point efforts over his last three games. The 21-year-old defenseman had not put up any power-play points over the previous 10 contests, though he had two goals and six assists in that span. He's settled into a productive role nicely, earning 15 points, 46 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 28 outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points Thursday Hughes produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact The 21-year-old defender spoiled Elvis Merzlikins' shutout bid with just under three minutes left in the third period, then helped set up Timo Meier for the Devils' final tally 85 seconds later. Hughes has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games, and over the last 16 contests he's racked up two goals and 12 points with 31 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating. After missing the beginning of the season while completing his recovery from shoulder surgery and then managing just one assist over his first 10 appearances of 2024-25, Hughes has quickly made up for lost time and is emerging as a force on the New Jersey blue line.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 10-assist mark Hughes notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Hughes has a helper in each of the last two contests, and nine of his 11 points this year have come over the last 12 games. The 21-year-old led the Devils with 21:01 of ice time Tuesday, though it was a game where they were never in danger of losing the lead. Hughes has added 36 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 25 appearances, and he remains a decent option in fantasy thanks to his power-play role.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Friday's win Hughes scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Hughes was credited with the Devils' first goal, which bounced in off a Kraken player. The goal was his first of the year, and he's been hot lately with six helpers over the previous six contests. The 21-year-old blueliner is up to nine points, 30 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 20 outings overall.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Blueshirts Hughes notched two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact He helped set up what proved to be the game-winner by Dawson Mercer in the first period before feeding his older brother Jack for another tally in the second. It was the first multi-point performance of the season for Hughes the younger, and the 21-year-old blueliner has found a groove of late with seven assists in the last nine contests. He's still looking for his first goal of 2024-25, however.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Power-play helper in win Hughes posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Hughes has two assists over his last four contests. The 21-year-old defenseman continues to be eclipsed by Dougie Hamilton, both at even strength and on the power play. Hughes has just three assists (two on the power play) with 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances this season. Hughes has talent, but until he can carve out a larger role -- he's averaging just 18:53 per game -- his fantasy upside is capped.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures assist Thursday Hughes notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Hughes set up a Stefan Noesen tally midway through the first period. This was Hughes' second helper in 11 appearances this season, as he's struggled to generate offense after missing time early in the campaign due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old blueliner has added 14 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 18:31 of ice time. The Devils' blue line is pretty deep, so Hughes may remain on the third pairing while featuring on the power play.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Hughes | RAW 10.29.24 | New Jersey Devils Luke speaks to the media prior to Wednesday's game in Vancouver against his brother Quinn

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Will play Friday Hughes (shoulder) is expected to play versus the Islanders on Friday.

Impact There was a chance the Devils would hold Hughes out to avoid having him play back-to-back games right after returning from his shoulder injury. The 21-year-old defenseman should see top-four minutes and power-play time after earning an assist with the man advantage in his season debut Thursday, a 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Hughes could be a game-time decision Friday versus the Islanders, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hughes played his first game of the season Thursday against the Red Wings after missing the first nine games of the season with a shoulder injury. The Devils may not want him to play back-to-back games this quickly and he could be a healthy scratch. The Devils play again Sunday at home versus Anaheim and barring any setbacks, look for Hughes to be in the lineup. Hughes picked up an assist in 15:11 of action Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils expecting season debuts of D Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to make their season debuts against the host Detroit Red Wings on Thur...

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Devils D Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce back from injury, to debut in Detroit

Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to return from injury and make their season debuts for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Detroit

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Set to return Thursday Hughes (shoulder) will play in Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Bill Spaulding of MSG Network reports.

Impact Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday that Hughes would travel with the team to Detroit but wouldn't confirm whether the defenseman would return to action against the Red Wings. However, Hughes and Brett Pesce (lower leg) led the post-practice stretch Wednesday, and both players have been confirmed as available by Keefe. Hughes played in all 82 games for the Devils last year, racking up nine goals, 47 points and 55 blocked shots.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Hughes (shoulder) will join the Devils as they head to Detroit for Thursday's matchup, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.

Impact While coach Sheldon Keefe wouldn't confirm that Hughes will be in the lineup versus the Wings, the fact that both Hughes and Brett Pesce (lower leg) led the post-practice stretch Wednesday would see to indicate that the duo will be back in action Thursday. In order for Hughes to play, he will need to be activated off injured reserve, a move that likely will see Daniil Misyul relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE