Jack Hughes News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Jack Hughes from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Jack Hughes, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Jan 2nd, 16:51NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch: Canada and USA roster reactions
Cam and Ryan react to the official Olympic rosters for the U.S. and Canada.
2025-12-15, 15:16NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 5: Canada and USA roster predictions
Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert try to figure out who the United States and Canada will take to the Olympics.
2025-11-18, 17:27NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 4: What's changed so far this season?
In Part 4 of our Olympic Stock Watch series, Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert discuss how the first six weeks of the NHL season has shifted expectations for the United States and Canada.
2025-09-23, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
2025-08-28, 12:48OGElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 3: USA Hockey orientation camp
This time we're tackling Team USA.
2025-07-14, 13:57NHLWhat We Learned: Will New Jersey Devils get their due in 2025-26?
Not that long ago, the Devils were considered a franchise of the future. Are they currently even a franchise of the present?
2025-04-30, 13:14NHLWhere do the 2025 New Jersey Devils go from here?
Another early playoff exit can be explained away by injuries, but how can they meaningfully improve the roster to make sure it doesn't happen again?
2025-04-25, 02:54NHLTake Town: Early lessons from the first round
We sure are getting a lot of interesting info, and lots of good hockey already, from the teams in this postseason.
2025-04-19, 20:03NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
JFresh previews the Round 1 series between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes.
2025-04-17, 17:12NHLThe official 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs "It would be cool if they won" rankings
It would be at least kinda cool if any team won the Stanley Cup, but let's be honest: Some outcomes would be cooler than others.
2025-03-25, 19:07NCAANCAA tournament preview: No. 2 seed Michigan State highlights Toledo regional
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Toledo regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
2025-01-05, 19:13NHLWhat We Learned: How good are the New Jersey Devils?
Consensus is probably that the Devils are a top-10 team, but are they any better than that?
2024-09-16, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: What's happening with Timo Meier?
After a season and a half with the Devils, it's time for Timo Meier to reassert himself as one of the top power forwards in the game. Michael Clifford has the details.
2024-09-11, 21:00NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-08-30, 20:44Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: It's Jack Hughes Time
The 2023-24 season was not a great one for the New Jersey Devils or star centre Jack Hughes. He missed 20 games across two stints last season and finished his season...
2024-01-12, 17:14NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: It was all about the "breaking news" this week
Big week for all the news freaks out there.
2024-01-12, 15:52NHL ProspectsDrama aside, what do Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale bring to their new teams?
David St-Louis looks at the film and the path for both Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale after they were traded by the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers.
2024-01-09, 20:04NHLAlexis Lafrenière's Evolution: Navigating challenges, unlocking potential, and the pursuit of top-line role
Dive into the dynamic journey of Alexis Lafrenière, the first overall pick whose evolution in the NHL has been both scrutinized and celebrated. From initial struggles and critiques to newfound chemistry with linemate Artemi Panarin.
2023-10-27, 18:30NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Keep it entertaining
What a week, huh? Ryan Lambert recaps it all in the EP Rinkside 3 Stars, looking at the two beleaguered Albertan teams, Jack Hughes going off, and the whole Shane Pinto thing.
2023-10-14, 19:52NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Sometimes the NHL can't get out of it's own way
Sean Shapiro goes through his weekly NHL thoughts in another edition of unnumbered thoughts.
2023-09-20, 17:32NHLEP Rinkside Top-20 Centres for the 2023-24 season
JFresh continues his look at the NHL's top players by looking at the centres.
2023-09-07, 15:26New Jersey DevilsNHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Metropolitan Division
Sean Shapiro looks at storylines for the Metro Division in 2023-24 that he'll be following.
2023-08-15, 12:42NHLThe best and worst salary cap outlooks in the NHL
JFresh looks at the best and worst scenarios for cap space.
2023-05-22, 14:45Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Is Clayton Keller one of hockey's next great superstars?
Exploring the uncertainties surrounding Clayton Keller's fantasy hockey future as rumors circulate about the Arizona Coyotes' arena situation and its potential impact on the star player's career trajectory.
2023-05-02, 23:03NHL2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
JFresh breaks down the second round playoff series between the Hurricanes and Devils.
2023-05-01, 15:14Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Is Dylan Cozens one of hockey's next great superstars?
The Buffalo Sabres forward took strides this season, but will he take the next big step? Cam Robinson reports.
2023-04-14, 20:30NHL2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
JFresh previews the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers first-round series in the 2023 NHL playoffs.
2023-03-06, 16:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Implications from the NHL Trade Deadline
The NHL trade deadline impacted the important stuff, fantasy hockey.
2023-02-02, 20:00NHLFilipovic's Fun Facts: Eight Eastern Conference nuggets
Dimitri Filipovic picks out eight Eastern Conference nuggets heading into the All-Star break.
2023-01-30, 14:51NHLWhat We Learned: MVP candidates abound, but who makes the cut?
There are way more legit MVP candidates than usual, even if the winner feels decided already.
2023-01-18, 10:58NHLEP Rinkside NHL awards at the halfway point in the 2022-23 season
J.D. Burke summoned a roundtable to vote on the NHL awards at the halfway point in the 2022-23 NHL season.
2023-01-11, 21:05NHLTake Town: Back from the desert
These towns are made for taking.
2023-01-10, 14:14NHLJack Hughes is putting it all together and carrying the Devils
Dimitri Filipovic writes about Jack Hughes, the steps he's taken to putting it all together this season, and just how dominant he's been for the New Jersey Devils.
2023-01-06, 18:21NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Rise to the occasion
In a league more loaded with game-breaking talent than it has been in years, the stars really need to step up.
2022-11-23, 22:18NHLSystem Analysis: How the Devils built the NHL's best defence
The New Jersey Devils are fun to watch and downright frustrating for opponents. Here is why.
2022-11-10, 13:50NHLBreaking down how John Marino has changed the Devils
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at the immediate impact John Marino has had in New Jersey.
2022-11-09, 14:44NHLAre the Devils For Real?
JFresh looks at the numbers behind the NHL's hottest team.
2022-10-28, 13:00Fantasy HockeyRobinson's Fantasy Rundown: Surprise top scorers, the Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin pairing, Jack Hughes set to burst
This week's edition of the Fantasy Rundown focuses on surprises at the top of the league leaderboard in scoring, the Owen Powers-Rasmus Dahlin pair, Brad Marchand's early return, and Jack Hughes.
2022-09-15, 12:00NHLEP Rinkside Mailbag: CBA questions ahead of the preseason
Ryan Lambert isn't quite sure why people were so eager to ask about the CBA but it's the end of the offseason so he's answering the questions in his newest EP Rinkside Mailbag.
2022-09-08, 16:05NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 centres ranking for the 2022-23 season
JFresh continues his rankings series analyzing the top 20 centres in the NHL entering the 2022-23 season.
2022-04-06, 12:00NHLRinkside Report: The New York Rangers' power play is scary good
The Rangers scored two power play goals and rookie defenceman Braden Schneider made his presence known in 3-1 win against the New Jersey Devils. The game was a blueprint for how the Rangers want to play in the postseason.
2022-04-01, 14:51Fantasy HockeyRobinson's Fantasy Rundown: Addison's Path, Colorado's UFAs, Swayman, Rossi & More
EP Rinkside fantasy expert Cam Robinson takes a look at what's happening throughout the rest of the regular season to help fantasy owners navigate their lineups, the waiver wire and prepare for the offseason.
2022-03-31, 17:56NHLJack Hughes is must-watch television, and a legitimate star
Dimitri Filipovic deep dives Jack Hughes' progression this season, and shows how he's been able to finally realize all of his immense potential.
2022-03-23, 12:00NHLRinkside Report: Devils trying to make strides with "playoff" mentality
The New Jersey Devils will once again miss the playoffs, but they're approach to play the final 20 games as "playoff" games helped them get a big rivalry win over the Rangers.
2022-02-28, 14:30Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire on February 28
EP Rinkside fantasy hockey expert Cam Robinson sets you up with another eight waiver wire suggestions to help you get through the week.
2022-02-07, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire on February 7
The NHL All-Star Game has complicated things for some leagues, but no matter your setting, EP Rinkside fantasy hockey analyst Cam Robinson has waiver wire recommendations to help you win your league.
2022-01-17, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire on January 17
EP Rinkside lead fantasy hockey analyst Cam Robinson offers up some targets from the waiver wire for the week of January 10 in the 2021-22 NHL fantasy hockey season.
2022-01-07, 16:302022 Winter OlympicsProjecting Team USA's 2026 Olympic Roster
Might Team USA be the favourites for gold in the 2026 Olympics? It's not out of the question.
2021-12-01, 15:562022 Winter OlympicsOlympic Stock Watch: Team USA
JFresh assesses how the first six weeks of the season have affected the Team USA roster.
2021-11-03, 17:002022 NHL Entry DraftNortheastern's Jack Hughes is charting his own path to the NHL Draft
There's another Jack Hughes on the way, ready to take the NHL by storm, this one eligible for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, set to take place in Montréal next summer.
2021-10-18, 19:25Fantasy HockeyFantasy Forecast: Ranking the top 50 players for the 2026-27 season
EP Rinkside's resident Fantasy Hockey expert Cam Robinson is looking way into the future, ranking the 50 best players for the 2026-27 season. This is a must-read resource for anyone in a keeper league.
2021-10-11, 14:20NHLThe Hockey PDOcast, Episode 413: Turning Fantasy into Reality
Dimitri Filipovic, Cam Robinson, and Chris Meaney help get you ready for fantasy drafts this season by looking at their favourite targets, breakout candidates, and situations to watch heading into the year.
2021-10-09, 22:11Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Draft Preparations: A peek behind the curtains
Fantasy draft season is officially upon us. With regular-season games kicking off on Tuesday, there are precious few moments remaining to nab the players that will launch your team to...
2021-09-20, 18:42Fantasy HockeyFive bold predictions for the fantasy hockey season
Every year it happens. Some wild and unpredicted swings occur in the fantasy landscape that makes a few lucky teams the big winners of the season. Sometimes, you can be...
2021-05-12, 12:00NHLWhere it all went wrong for Central and East Division teams outside of the playoff picture
JFresh dives into the teams that missed the playoffs in the East and Central Division
2021-05-07, 08:36New Jersey DevilsBrandt Clarke stands out on the Canadian blue line at the 2021 IIHF Under-18 World Championship
Canada's Brandt Clarke stood out at the 2021 IIHF Under-18 World Championship. Abbey Mastracco reports from Texas on how Clarke may have raised his stock for the 2021 NHL Draft.
2021-04-27, 18:45NHLJack Hughes Has Arrived
The point totals still aren't there, but as JFresh breaks down, the New Jersey Devils centre has taken a major step forward at both ends of the ice
2021-04-27, 18:00New Jersey DevilsWith Luke Hughes out, an opportunity opens for Sean Behrens
The 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship is an opportunity for American defenceman Sean Behrens. Abbey Mastracco takes a look at his tournament debut.
2021-04-25, 18:00New Jersey DevilsMeet the Team: Team USA's Under-18 World Hockey Championship roster
We're finishing off our series of roster previews with a look at the American's offering for the U18 World Hockey Championships, a tournament they're set to host in Texas. Joey Padmanabhan has more.
2021-03-22, 14:30NHL ProspectsThe Carolina Hurricanes "seeing Tuukka Tieksola at his best" this season
Tuukka Tieksola's development has been a nice boon to the Carolina Hurricanes system. EP Rinkside's Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen spoke to Darren Yorke about Tieksola's progress in an article for Rinkside.
2021-03-05, 23:45Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Joel Farabee's quick rise to prominence
When traversing the world of prospects, you can't help but have your favourites. It's the same with teaching, but you never admit it to the kids. Cam Robinson clearly has his favourite.
2021-03-03, 13:00NHL Entry Draft 2021Film Room: An investigation into Luke Hughes' all-around game
We have seen this movie a few times before. First, one brother makes an impact in the NHL. A year or three later the younger brother does the same thing....
2021-02-27, 13:002022 Winter Olympics2022 Olympics Preview: Team North America declares sovereignty, competes internationally for Olympic gold
We're giving JFresh a bit of a break from his Olympics preview series, as J.D. Burke fields a hypothetical Team North America roster for the 2022 games in Beijing.
2021-02-26, 16:00NHLDoerrie's Deets: Friday, February 26th
This debut of a bi-monthly, recurring feature in which EliteProspects' lead OHL Scout, Rachel Doerrie, uses her expertise in the realm of scouting and development to provide her thoughts on precisely that.
2021-02-15, 19:262022 Winter Olympics2022 Olympics Preview: Team USA
JFresh takes an early look at what Team USA might look like if the NHL returns to the Olympics next year.
2021-02-02, 23:14NHLBuffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils enter COVID protocol
The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres have 16 players currently on the NHL's COVID list. The number could increase as the week goes on.
2021-01-20, 06:08NHLNHL 3 Stars: Jack Hughes' breakout performance leads the charge
Jack Hughes leads the way, and a pair of goalies follow in tonight's 3 stars by Mitch Brown.
2020-12-15, 17:30Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 7-ranked New Jersey Devils
Newark may be the official home of the New Jersey Devils, but this organization has returned to its natural hellish habitat spiritually.This once storied franchise last enjoyed something resembling sustained...
2020-10-08, 05:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Grading Every Team’s Performance at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
It only took about eight hours on top of yesterday’s three-or-so, but we finally, almost mercifully, reached the conclusion of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. 217 draft picks later, the...
2020-10-04, 18:30Scouting ReportsThomas Bordeleau’s Hockey Sense, Awareness Makes him a Legitimate First-Round Prospect
If you’re familiar with EliteProspects’ draft coverage, then you’re well aware at this point of my affinity for Thomas Bordeleau, the No. 23-ranked prospect in our 2020 NHL Draft Guide....
2020-08-25, 13:00Scouting ReportsHow Cole Caufield Added two new Dimensions to his Game in his Draft-Plus-One Season
How does a record-obliterating goal-scorer end up outside the top-10 in their draft-year? By measuring in at 5-foot-7. Oh, and playing alongside No. 1 pick Jack Hughes, along with six...
2020-08-07, 15:00Scouting ReportsDiagnosing Matthew Boldy’s Early Season NCAA Struggles and Revealing the Prescriptive Measures Already Present in his Game
The 2019 United States National Team Development Program U18 squad was a sight to behold last season, running the opposition out of the building with a high-powered offence night after...
2020-04-29, 20:05NHL Entry Draft 2020BURKE: Mocking the First-Round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
Under normal circumstances, I’d have just returned from the U18 World Hockey Championships in Plymouth, Michigan, fresh impressions of many of the 2020 NHL Draft’s best prospects foremost in my...
2020-02-18, 16:00EP NewsTrade Analysis: New Jersey Devils Blake Coleman Haul Centred on Power Forward Nolan Foote
The NHL Trade Deadline may yet be a week away, but teams are clearly attempting to get in front of it. The Tampa Bay Lightning were one of those organizations...
2019-12-11, 16:00NHL RookiesCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Looking at a Rapidly Shifting Field
It looks increasingly like this year’s Calder Trophy race is going to come down to a photo finish between two early emerging contenders, a pair of defenders who put miles...
2019-11-01, 15:00NHL RookiesCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar Jockey for Pole Position
So begins the new debut of a monthly column, one in which we look at the NHL’s top rookies and determine their order in the Calder Trophy race. The Calder...
2019-08-10, 16:00Scouting ReportsEP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 8 Ranked New Jersey Devils
It’s not very often that a team’s best prospect is also the league’s best prospect but that’s the case in New Jersey. This system has fattened up the last three...
2019-06-18, 13:00NHL Entry Draft 2019The EP Rinkside Mock 2019 NHL Entry Draft
All 31 of the NHL’s teams are descending on Vancouver, holding court with their scouting departments, and consolidating their rankings in advance of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft this Friday....
2019-06-14, 18:32NHL Entry Draft 2019EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects Top 93 Skaters for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Here we are less than a week removed from the NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver. NHL’s teams have spent the last few weeks consolidating their draft board, and next week...
2019-06-14, 00:27NHL ProspectsIntroducing EP Rinkside On-Ice, Microdata for NHL Entry Draft and Drafted Prospects
At EP Rinkside we strive to offer the most detailed level of prospect and NHL Entry Draft analysis to our readers. In that never-ending drive to reach the most sound...
2019-06-08, 14:00The Pipeline ShowTHE PIPELINE SHOW: Nolan Maier, Dillon Hamaliuk, David Kope & the USNTDP
This week on The Pipeline Show we get to know another trio of 2019 eligible players that may be off the radar for the casual NHL fan. Some might consider...
2019-06-06, 13:30NHL Entry Draft 2019EP Rinkside NHL Draft Retrospective; All our Draft Coverage, Analysis in One Place
The NHL Entry Draft may still be over two weeks away — at the time of writing this, anyway — but we’ve been hard at work since EP Rinkside’s launch...
2019-05-29, 19:30Scouting ReportsBROWN: Why Trevor Zegras is the NHL Draft’s Most Creative Player
The United States National Team Development Program was historically strong this season. They broke records with their play, and they’ll set new ones at the draft with as many as...
2019-05-27, 13:00World Juniors 2019VICKERS: Kaapo Kakko Turns in Golden Performance at Worlds; Forcing Tough Decision at No. 1 Overall
KOSICE, Slovakia — Kaapo Kakko turned in quite the performance at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, no doubt. Golden, for the second time in just over four months....