Fansided · 3 days ago
Luke Hughes among top NHL defensemen in one surprising stat
There is no question that Luke Hughes is a one talented player. That’s why the New Jersey Devils signed him to the contract they did, but this season, it seems that the youngest Hughes brother is right up there with his Norris Trophy-winning brother Quinn Hughes.
Luke Hughes is currently second in the NHL in goals among defensemen with six. That’s tied with Quinn Hughes and four behind Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers for the league lead.
While it may be a bit of a pipe dream to think that Luke Hughes could catch Bouchard, his place among scoring defensemen this season is a testament to his overall evolution as a player.