What we expected happened, and Devils fans are ecstatic. With the fourth pick in the 2021 NHL draft, the New Jersey Devils selected LHD Luke Hughes out of the U.S. National Development Program.
WE GOT HUGHES 4 DAYS.
We have selected Luke Hughes with the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Welcome to Jersey, Luke!
Bet you'll fit right in. ud83dude0f pic.twitter.com/euzWBNvYQE
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 24, 2021
The younger brother of former first overall pick Jack Hughes will be attending the University of Michigan next season.