Devils Should Expect a Breakout From Hughes After a Strong Offseason

On the final day of 2020, the New Jersey Devils held their first training camp to kick off their new season. Aside from the team trying to get back into the swing of things, training camp allows for the media to ask any questions to a respective player or coach. When sophomore year player, Jack Hughes, stepped up to the podium, there was definitely a lot for him to elaborate on. This is mainly due to his lackluster performance from the previous year, and also factors surrounding the Devils organization. Prior to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, in which Hughes was selected first overall, scouts were raving about Hughes’ playmaking ability to go along with his tremendous acceleration, agility, and elusiveness. Despite his 5-foot-10 stature and lightweight of 170 pounds, he was able to use his high hockey IQ to his advantage.