The youngest Hughes brother will almost certainly sign with the Devils after this weekend. Only New York Rangers star Adam Fox has come close over the past 20 years to Hughes' 1.09 points per game as a U20 defenseman in the NCAA. His 86 points are the most scored by a junior-aged blue-liner across two seasons since the 1970s. Hughes' production as a U20 NCAA defenseman is historic. After scoring the most goals ever by a freshman defenseman in 2021-22 with 17, he backed it up with a monster 47 points this campaign. Luke Hughes, the New Jersey Devils' 2021 fourth overall pick, has been among the most electrifying NCAA players over the past two seasons. Potential playoff reinforcements Dave Reginek / Getty Images Sport / GettyĪ duo of stars at the Frozen Four could jump from the national championship to the Stanley Cup playoffs in a two-week span. Here are 12 prospects to keep an eye on as the 2022-23 NCAA men's hockey season comes to a close.
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