Jack Hughes has emerged as one of the NHL's most dynamic young stars, combining elite speed, creativity, and scoring ability to lead the New Jersey Devils on offense.
Jack Hughes was the first round, overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, selected by the New Jersey Devils. He is a left-handed center, who set the Devil's franchise record for points in a season (99) in 2023.
Jack made a mark on the international stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics, scoring a clutch overtime goal to help Team USA secure its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980.
Jack Hughes Profile
Name | Jack Hughes |
Age | 24 |
Birthday | May 14, 2001 |
Height | 5'11" |
Weight | 175 lbs |
Birthplace | Orlando, Florida |
Draft Info | 2019: Rounds 1, 1st pick to the NJ Devils |
Status | Active |
Team(s) | New Jersey Devils (2019-current) |
NHL Career Stats
Goals | 159 |
Assists | 246 |
Points | 405 |
Shooting Percentage | 11.1% |
Single Season Career High
Goals | 43 (2023) |
Assists | 56 (2023) |
Points | 99 (2023) |
Shooting Percentage | 15.8% (2022) |
Last update 3/20/2026
Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Jack Hughes played a pivotal role for Team USA. He finished the tournament with five goals and seven assists in six games, consistently creating scoring opportunities and powering the U.S. offense through critical moments.
Hughes defining moment came in the gold medal game, where he scored the game-winning goal in overtime against a stacked Canadian team. The goal, a perfectly timed wrist shot, clinched the United States first Olympic hockey gold medal since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."
Salary and Contract
Jack's rookie deal was a 3-year, $11 million contract with an average salary of $3 million with the New Jersey Devils.
In 2022, Hughes signed a 8-year, $64 million contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $2 million signing bonus and an average salary of $8 million.
Source: Spotrac
