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Devils prospect Luke Hughes named Hobey Baker Award finalist — as a freshman!

The New Jersey Devils and their fans have yet another reason to get excited about their top prospect, LHD Luke Hughes.

The fourth overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft has enjoyed a phenomenal first season at the University of Michigan on a loaded Wolverines squad that features a number of recent top NHL draft picks including Matty Beniers and Owen Power.

On Wednesday, Hughes was recognized for his tremendous season as one of the ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the top college hockey player in the nation each year.