Jack Hughes NHL contract details: Why his 8-year extension is one of the NHL’s best bargains
The New Jersey Devils secured franchise center Jack Hughes with an eight-year, $64 million extension, averaging $8 million annually. This strategic move, made when Hughes was 20 and recovering from injuries, locked in a cornerstone player well before his market value surged. The deal provides cost certainty and significant surplus value for the Devils as Hughes continues his development.
The New Jersey Devils secured franchise center Jack Hughes with an eight-year, $64 million extension, averaging $8 million annually. This strategic move, made when Hughes was 20 and recovering from injuries, locked in a cornerstone player well before his market value surged. The deal provides cost certainty and significant surplus value for the Devils as Hughes continues his development.
