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Goes on waivers Hughes (abdomen) was placed on waivers Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Hughes had been recovering from surgery to address a core injury and was previously supposed to be out until mid-October. However, his placement on waivers indicates that he has recovered ahead of schedule. Hughes collected 23 goals and 57 points across 69 regular-season games with AHL Texas in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from procedure General manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Hughes will likely be sidelined until mid-October after undergoing surgery to address a core injury, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports report...

Impact Hughes signed a two-year, two-way contract with Dallas in June, but he's facing an early-season absence following his procedure. He made 69 regular-season appearances for AHL Texas last year and recorded 23 goals, 34 assists, 59 PIM and a minus-3 rating.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-year deal Hughes inked a two-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Friday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact The 28-year-old has played two career games in the NHL with Boston, the last one coming during the 2020-21 campaign. Hughes played last season with the AHL Texas Stars, potting 23 goals and 34 assists in 69 regular-season contests, and put up great numbers in the postseason with four goals and 15 assists across 14 appearances. He will get a chance to make the Stars at training camp, likely in a depth role.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Hughes was waived by the Stars on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Hughes scored 25 goals and 57 points in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. The 27-year-old hasn't played in the NHL since 2020-21, and he's expected to begin this season in the minors if he clears waivers.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year deal Hughes signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Monday.

Impact Hughes had 25 goals and 57 points in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. The 27-year-old forward has no points in two career NHL games.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Hughes was put on waivers by Seattle on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Hughes will likely report to AHL Coachella Valley unless he's claimed off waivers. Hughes provided 19 goals and 56 points in 61 games with Coachella Valley last season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE