Jack Hughes, the first overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, just scored his first NHL goal. He saved it for the perfect time.
Jack was playing his 20-year-old older brother Quinn for the first time in his NHL career. The entire Hughes was family in attendance watching the game in a suite.
First overall pick Jack Hughes has already scored his first goal as a New Jersey Devil and the regular season hasn’t started yet.
Saturday, Hughes hit the back of the net during the Devils’ end-of-week Development Camp scrimmage. After receiving a nice cross-ice pass from a teammate, the USA Hockey Development Program product beat the goaltender stick side.
Devils fans in attendance went wild.
A day after the New York Rangers signed second overall pick Kaapo Kakko, the New Jersey Devils announced they have come to terms with Jack Hughes – the first overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Like Kakko, Hughes will make the maximum possible under his three-year, entry-level contract.
The 18-year-old center is currently participating in Devils’ Development Camp and signed the contract accompanied by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ray Shero.
The New Jersey Devils finally made their decision on who they would draft first overall Friday night at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena.
The Devils selected 18-year-old Jack Hughes out of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. According to NHL Central Scouting, Hughes is the “best skater and most dynamic playmaker.” He is also the best center in the draft. Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur announced the pick on stage.
Kaapo Kakko, who wowed fans at the World Championship, went second overall to the New York Rangers. Both players are coming to the Metropolitan Division.
