Jack Hughes in His Prime

Good things take time; elite talent finds a way

I’ve written about New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes about once a year since he broke into the NHL. He’s emerged as one of the best players in the world, but it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Here’s a look back.

Year 1 (2019-20)

The former first-overall pick (and the only player so far to jump from USHL straight to the NHL) struggles in his 18-yea…