With the fourth-overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the New Jersey Devils selected
defenseman Luke Hughes from the USA
National Team Development Program.
The Devils needed to add to their organizational depth at defense: Luke Hughes. The Devils needed a blue-chip two-way defender that can skate well: Luke Hughes. The Devils will make one of their franchise cornerstones, Jack Hughes, happy by
reuniting him with his brother
, Luke.
Luke Hughes Selected by New Jersey with Fourth Pick I DRAFT
Devils address defense with selection of (another) Hughes