Dec 12, 2023 · New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes has carried the team's defense to start the season. With Dougie Hamilton out, this narrative could help his chase for the Calder Trophy.

Nov 27, 2023 · Luke Hughes can cover more ice than Jonas Siegenthaler can, which makes him a capable partner for Dougie Hamilton. In-zone defense will need work, but if the forwards buy into the defensive system as they did against Buffalo, it won’t matter quite as much.

Aug 1, 2024 · During his first full season in the NHL, Hughes became a key defenseman for the Devils. In the wake of Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton’s injuries, he provided offensive and defensive...

Jan 11, 2025 · Luke Hughes and Dougie Hamilton could solve both the Devils defensive and offensive issues at the same time. Hughes and Hamilton have some time together just based on line changes...

3 hours ago · With the fourth lines on, Luke Hughes had the stick ripped out of his hands while he tried to make a play in the offensive zone, but play went on. ... only relying on Dougie Hamilton once to save a goal for him. Jake is now 8-9-1 with a .908 save percentage, 2.55 goals against average, and three shutouts. Now, he gets to rest until facing the ...

Sep 13, 2024 · New Jersey Devils fans got more bad news on Thursday when we learned that young defenseman Luke Hughes was suffering from a shoulder injury. The Devils revealed it happened during training camp,...

Jul 26, 2024 · Due to a torn pectoral injury to Dougie Hamilton, Luke Hughes was forced to move up to the team’s primary power play unit. Other injuries at the blueline forced Luke Hughes (among others) to play in roles and take on minutes that may have not been originally expected back in October 2023.

Dec 7, 2024 · In today's daily, Team USA explains Devils Luke Hughes' future, Dougie Hamilton reacts to snub, Rangers make big changes, and more.

Sep 12, 2024 · The New York Rangers’ Hudson River rival received a distressing update on their young star defenseman Luke Hughes on Thursday. The New Jersey Devils announced that Hughes sustained a left shoulder injury during off-season training earlier this month and gave a timeline of 6-8 weeks for his return and will not require surgery.

Sep 17, 2024 · With Luke Hughes’ timeline to recover from a shoulder injury, there is suddenly a spot open on the left-side of the blue line to win in training camp. According to the Devils’ depth chart, Hatakka is the next-best left-shot defenseman New Jersey has in their system.