Luke Hughes: It would be 'super special' to be 3rd brother drafted in 1st round

Blue chip 2021 NHL Draft prospect Luke Hughes said it would be a dream come true to become the third member of his family to be a first-round pick come July 23.

Luke is the younger brother of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes, who were drafted in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

"I think it would be super special," Hughes told NHL.com's Mike Morreale. "I mean, three brothers in the first round ... that's amazing.

"The three of us put in the work and are really dedicated to the sport, so if it happens, it would be really exciting not just for us but for our parents. They've done an unbelievable job raising us, not just as players but as people. It'd be a great accomplishment for my entire family and pretty cool."

Luke enters this year's draft as Central Scouting's fourth-ranked North American skater. Like eldest brother Quinn, he's a fellow defenseman and posted 34 points in 38 games with the under-18 U.S. National Team Development Program this past season. The 17-year-old's committed to the University of Michigan for the upcoming campaign.

It's a virtual lock Luke will be taken in the first round, but there's also a reasonable chance he ends up as teammates with one of his older brothers. The Devils hold the fourth overall pick, and the Canucks pick ninth.

"I'd want to take him, and I'm not shy about saying that," Jack said. "But at the end of the day, Luke's going to find his way. He's a great player, and I'd love to have him in New Jersey. But if it doesn't work out, I know he'll be successful wherever he goes."

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