Luke Hughes picked by Devils, joins brother Jack with Jersey
When the New Jersey Devils took Luke Hughes with the fourth pick in the NHL draft, brother Jack jumped up off the couch next to him and was shaking with excitement while giving a big bear hug.
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SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) When the New Jersey Devils took Luke Hughes with the fourth pick in the NHL draft, brother Jack jumped up off the couch next to him and was shaking with excitement while giving a big bear hug.
“That might be the happiest I’ve ever seen him,” Luke said.
Kraken nab Matthew Beniers as 1st pick in franchise history
By TIM BOOTHJuly 24, 2021 GMT
FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2021, file photo, United States Matthew Beniers (10) scores an empty net goal against Slovakia during the third period of an IIHL World Junior Hockey Championship game in Edmonton, Alberta. Ann Arbor, Michigan, became a must-stop on the scouting trail because of a buzz-worthy Wolverines lineup featuring a trio of highly touted freshmen in defenseman Owen Power, and forwards Kent Johnson and Mathew Beniers. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2021, file photo, United States Matthew Beniers (10) scores an empty net goal against Slovakia during the third period of an IIHL World Junior Hockey Championship game in Edmonton, Alberta. Ann Arbor, Michigan, became a must-stop on the scouting trail because of a buzz-worthy Wolverines lineup featuring a trio of highly touted freshmen in defenseman Owen Power, and forwards Kent Johnson and Mathe
76 The first round of the NHL Draft is here, closing out the most unusual of draft seasons, and seeing Michigan defenseman Owen Power selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the first pick. Matthew Beniers went at No. 2 becoming the Seattle Kraken’s first draft pick.
Follow along here as every pick is announced tonight to see scouting reports of every player and analysis of their selection.
Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler both put together in-depth draft boards with notes on what to expect from every player. Then they looked at all the draft rankings in the industry to find the consensus top 100 players.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
Photo Courtesy of Keith Hershmiller/WHL Prince Albert Raiders blueliner Nolan Allan and Winnipeg Ice forward Rhys Raeside battle for the puck at the Brandt Centre in Regina earlier this season.
For the second year in a row, the Prince Albert Raiders have had a player selected in the opening round of the NHL Draft.
With the final pick of Friday’s first round, the Chicago Blackhawks used the 32nd selection to take blueliner Nolan Allan.
The 18-year-old from Davidson had been projected by many to be picked between the late second round and early fourth round of Saturday’s portion of the draft.
2021/07/24 13:29 FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan s Owen Power (22) watches the puck while working against Minnesota s Cullen Munson (13) during an NC. FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan s Owen Power (22) watches the puck while working against Minnesota s Cullen Munson (13) during an NCAA hockey game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ann Arbor became a must-stop on the scouting trail because of a buzz-worthy Wolverines lineup featuring a trio of highly touted freshmen in defenseman Owen Power, and forwards Kent Johnson and Mathew Beniers. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File) The NHL draft turned into a Michigan maize and blue affair Friday night. And there’s a Hughes sibling reunion set to happen in New Jersey.