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NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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

Nearing return to action Hughes' (shoulder) return to the lineup is "imminent" but it won't be against the Lightning on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Hughes wasn't expected back until early November but it seems he is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Once given the all-clear, the 21-year-old blueliner should take on significant minutes on the blue line, though power-play roles could be complicated by the fact that Dougie Hamilton is healthy this year and Brett Pesce (lower leg) is also getting close to returning to the lineup.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on injured reserve Hughes (shoulder) landed on injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Hughes has not resumed skating after suffering a shoulder injury during offseason training. The 21-year-old skated in all 82 regular-season contests with the Devils last season, banking 47 points and a minus-25 rating. Fellow blueliner Dougie Hamilton will quarterback New Jersey's top power-play unit while Hughes is sidelined.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not skating yet Hughes (shoulder) hasn't resumed skating and is still 5-7 weeks away from playing, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact Hughes sustained the injury Sept. 12 and was originally given a timetable of 6-8 weeks, so it seems he's now on track to miss more time than was originally projected. The 21-year-old had nine goals and 47 points in 82 contests with New Jersey in 2023-24, including 25 points with the man advantage. Dougie Hamilton, who didn't play past Nov. 28 last year due to a pectoral injury, is set to open the campaign on New Jersey's top power-play unit while Seamus Casey might get a chance with the second group due to Hughes' absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NJ Devils' Top Defenseman Set to Miss 2 Months with Injury Devils’ Luke Hughes’ shoulder injury could see him miss up to two months.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Devils defenseman Luke Hughes to miss start of NHL season with shoulder injury

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes is likely to miss the start of the NHL season next month after sustaining an injury to his left shoulder during off-season training

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Luke Hughes expected to miss start of season for Devils with shoulder injury | NHL.com Defenseman to be sidelined 6-8 weeks, will not need surgery

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Devils D Luke Hughes (shoulder) out 6-8 weeks The New Jersey Devils will be without defenseman Luke Hughes for the next six to eight weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thur...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Luke Hughes Injury Update | BLOG | New Jersey Devils The defenseman's shoulder injury will sideline him for 6-8 weeks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Suffers shoulder injury Hughes is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after suffering a left shoulder injury but will not require surgery, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Even on the short end of his injury timeline, Hughes figures to miss the opening 10 games of the season at a minimum, making him a strong candidate to start the season on long-term injured reserve. The 21-year-old blueliner avoided injury during his rookie campaign last year, featuring in all 82 regular-season contests in which he tallied nine goals and 38 helpers, including 25 power-play points. With Hughes out of action for the start of the season, Dougie Hamilton will almost certainly move up to the No. 1 power-play unit while Jakub Zboril, who comes into camp on a PTO, could earn his way into a full-time deal.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hughes brothers featured on NHL 25 cover The hockey-playing Hughes brothers are back together.Quinn, Jack and Luke Hughes are sharing the cover of EA Sports NHL 25, which will be re...

AUGUST 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

State Your Case: Bedard, Faber or Hughes for Calder Trophy | NHL.com NHL.com writers debate which player deserves to be voted best rookie

JUNE 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Strong stretch run in rookie year Hughes finished his rookie season with nine goals and 47 points while dressing for all 82 games.

Impact Hughes showed off his puck-moving skills on the power play, notching 25 points on the man advantage. Similar to his brothers Quinn and Jack (shoulder), Luke is highly skilled but undersized. The 184-pound blueliner was bullied in the defensive zone to the tune of a minus-25 rating, but fantasy managers will be willing to overlook those shortcomings from the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, especially if Hughes proves capable of sustaining his point-per-game pace from the last 14 games over a longer stretch.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Sunday Hughes notched an assist and added a shot on net in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Hughes provided the primary assist on the opening goal of the game. He also added one shot on net, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 24:43 of ice time. The 22-year-old defenseman extended his point streak to seven games - one goal and six assists - but has not registered a multi-point game since March 21. With his 45 points on the season, Hughes now has the second-most by a rookie defenseman in team history.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in loss Hughes notched an assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Hughes has a goal and seven helpers over his last six contests, one of his best runs of the season. The rookie defenseman is up to 41 points, 123 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 74 contests overall. Hughes continues to offer fantasy upside with a significant power-play role -- his helper Friday was his first at even strength since March 14.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils brothers Jack, Luke Hughes heating up amid playoff push Jack and Luke Hughes combined for five points, 16 shots on goal on Thursday.

MARCH 22, 2024 • NJ.COM

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