The New Jersey Devils came out of the draft weekend as winners after selecting center Jack Hughes with the first-overall pick and acquiring defenseman PK Subban the following day. These moves undoubtedly bolster the roster in areas where they sorely lacked depth and should make the Devils more competitive in an extremely talented Metropolitan Division next season.
In Hughes, the Devils addressed their need for another top-six center, giving the team a one-two punch down the middle. That’s something they haven’t had in quite some time (if ever at all). With Subban, New Jersey acquired a genuine top-pairing blue liner that can anchor their backend.