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JackHughes
Jack Hughes is a left-shot center for the New Jersey Devils who was drafted first overall and has produced 428 points in 429 NHL regular-season games.
Overview
Jack Hughes, a left shot who plays center, has been with the New Jersey Devils in the NHL since 2019. He plays center for the United States internationally and is on the Devils' roster for the current campaign.
New Jersey drafted him first overall in that year, and he has since produced 428 points in 429 NHL regular-season games. He entered the league as a teenager and has stayed with the same club as a center. That is his role today.
Watch how Hughes uses his left shot and passing from the center position to create chances for the Devils. His playmaking is central, and his shot can punish teams that give him space. That mix of shooting and setup is what to watch.
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He lines up at centre for the New Jersey Devils, the NHL club that drafted him first overall.
Orlando in the United States is his birthplace, and he also pulls on the United States jersey in international play.
His professional career started in 2019 and he is still active in the 2025/26 season, so he has not retired.