We have all heard about the “Next Next One”, Jack Hughes, who will be taken first overall by the New Jersey Devils at the 2019 NHL Draft. Analysts and fans alike have been raving at the combination of speed, skill, shot, setup ability, and natural hockey sense that Hughes brings to the ice. Let’s talk about where Hughes fits into the Devils lineup this coming fall.
Being an undersized hockey player at only 5’10” and 170 pounds, he will need to learn to use his speed to his advantage against much larger opponents than he played in the USA National Development Program.