Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils Agree to 8-Year Contract Extension

Striker Jack Hughes has signed an eight-year contract extension to stay with the New Jersey Devils. Hughes’ contract will have an average annual value of $8 million.

Hughes is expected to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 season.

“I am delighted to be signing this contract for myself and for my family,” Hughes said in a press release. “I love being in New Jersey and I love playing in New Jersey. I don’t want to play anywhere else, and we’re really building something special. I believe in what we’re doing here. here and we have a great opportunity to be successful for a long time. This contract shows that this team is extremely invested in me and I am also truly dedicated to this organization. I want to thank Thanks to Tom Fitzgerald, David Blitzer, Josh Harris and everyone of the New Jersey Devils for this opportunity.”

Hughes’ renewal comes on the same day that he will Return to the Devil squad. The star midfielder was injured in the reserve after dislocating his shoulder against the Seattle Kraken on October 19 and has missed the last 17 games.

Hughes tries to regain his place on the Devil’s front row alongside Nico Hischier and Pavel Zacha.

In the two games before the injury, Hughes had scored two goals and provided an assist. He made a standout reel winner of the overtime game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Devils’ season opener. During the 2020-21 season, Hughes scored 11 goals and recorded 20 assists in 56 games.

Hughes amassed 55 points (20 goals and 35 assists) in his three professional seasons.