The fourth-best player on the ice that July day in Toronto was a 17-year-old named Jack Hughes. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting, Hughes has conducted interviews with 10 teams this week, but there are only two real options. Fast-forward about 11 months and Hughes is doing everything he can to join that trio in another regard at June’s NHL draft in Vancouver. Hughes said getting on the ice with the likes of McDavid, Tavares and Hall was an eye-opener at the time, but it helped show him he belonged among the best. 2-ranked North American skater.

Source: thestar June 01, 2019 23:37 UTC