Hughes spent 2023-24 with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) and earned himself a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Monday. The 27-year-old winger has surpassed 40+ points in each of his last three AHL seasons and had 25 goals and 57 points in 69 games with Coachella in 2023-24.
Hughes spent the first five years of his career in the Bruins' organization after being a sixth-round pick in 2015. He's only appeared in two NHL games since, but led Providence (AHL) in scoring with 45 points (14G / 31A) in 59 games last season.
Hughes was a sixth-round pick back in 2015 and it appears as if he will make his NHL debut on Monday night. The 5-foot-11, 175 lbs. forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 13 games with Providence so far this season and skated on a line with Sean Kuraly and Chris Wagner at the morning skate. Peter Cehlarik was sent back to the AHL to make room for Hughes, who will effectively replace David Backes (upper-body) in the lineup.
