Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is quickly becoming one of the National Hockey League’s brightest young stars. Hughes, 22, has progressed delightfully in his four-year NHL career. Hughes point totals rose from 21 in his first season to 99 this past season.
Is it inevitable that Hughes will score 100+ points this season for the first time in his career? His steady progression indicates that the century mark is entirely in play for him when the puck drops on the 2023-2024 NHL season. Here are three reasons why Hughes can and will become the first 100-point scorer in Devils franchise history.