A lot has already been written about Jack Hughes, and for good reason. With the NHL Draft Lottery fast approaching, he is an immense prize for any team lucky enough to be awarded a lottery pick.
Hughes has been a force coming through the ranks of USA Hockey. Last season, after being called up from the U.S. National Under-17 Team upon producing at two points per game in that age group, he remained an incredible play-driver even when promoted a level higher. The U18 squad was filled with talent, but it was Hughes who transformed the formation into a true powerhouse, one that could go toe-to-toe with some of the best NCAA formations, and outright crush the weaker USHL teams.