I was at that game yesterday. As the play was developing, I could see Luke Hughes use his speed to get distance and separation from two buckeyes, use the open ice to freeze the last osu defenseman, and swing so wide on the goalie fhat I’m sure he expected Hughes to swing behind the net. Then boom. Backhand high into the net over a prone and totally fooled netminder. It was a beautiful hockey move started by Hughes’ speed, and finished off by his creativity. Everything his teammates, his coach, and you said. I’m afraid Hughes will go to the NHL after this season, so I am savoring every shift, every shot, every play from this future All Star. He is as much a joy to watch as is Quinn. What a hockey family!
Of all the truly great players we’ve seen come through this program over the years, and there have been some phenomenal players, I think Luke might be the best at this level. It’ll be exciting to watch what he does going forward!
I’ve been watching Wolverines hockey for 47 years and I’ve seen some truly great players come through Yost (and LCA, Joe Louis, and the Olympia). It seems every new crop of players are bigger, stronger, and faster than the previous group. What sets Luke Hughes apart is the fluidity of his skating and his Gretzky-like hockey IQ. He never seems to be in the wrong place, or caught flat-footed. When it’s all over, I will be willing to wager, the 3 Hughes boys will all be Hall of Famers, and I am not really one for hyperbole. They’re that good.
Great observations, Brian. Pretty good writing, too! Yeah, I'm finding myself doing that, savoring every Luke shift. He's a player you can't take your eyes off of.
I was at that game yesterday. As the play was developing, I could see Luke Hughes use his speed to get distance and separation from two buckeyes, use the open ice to freeze the last osu defenseman, and swing so wide on the goalie fhat I’m sure he expected Hughes to swing behind the net. Then boom. Backhand high into the net over a prone and totally fooled netminder. It was a beautiful hockey move started by Hughes’ speed, and finished off by his creativity. Everything his teammates, his coach, and you said. I’m afraid Hughes will go to the NHL after this season, so I am savoring every shift, every shot, every play from this future All Star. He is as much a joy to watch as is Quinn. What a hockey family!
Of all the truly great players we’ve seen come through this program over the years, and there have been some phenomenal players, I think Luke might be the best at this level. It’ll be exciting to watch what he does going forward!
I’ve been watching Wolverines hockey for 47 years and I’ve seen some truly great players come through Yost (and LCA, Joe Louis, and the Olympia). It seems every new crop of players are bigger, stronger, and faster than the previous group. What sets Luke Hughes apart is the fluidity of his skating and his Gretzky-like hockey IQ. He never seems to be in the wrong place, or caught flat-footed. When it’s all over, I will be willing to wager, the 3 Hughes boys will all be Hall of Famers, and I am not really one for hyperbole. They’re that good.
I don’t think that’s at all hyperbolic. Generational talents for sure.
Great observations, Brian. Pretty good writing, too! Yeah, I'm finding myself doing that, savoring every Luke shift. He's a player you can't take your eyes off of.