Jack Hughes is out to clear any lingering doubts.
The projected No. 1 pick in the 2019 NHL draft, Hughes is ripping it up for the US at the U-18 World Championship in Sweden. The 17-year-old center posted four goals and a record-tying seven points in the Americans’ 12-5 win over Slovakia on Friday.
He’s now one point back of linemate Cole Caufield (also a projected top-10 pick) in tournament scoring with eight points through two games, as Friday’s performance will sure make hockey fans in the Tri-State area happy, with the Devils and Rangers hold the top two picks in the June draft.