Today we are back, back again, from the land of NHL Rumours as we take a journey down the New Jersey Turnpike. We are exploring the situation of young New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes. The question we are exploring is how is he still a(n) (unsigned) restricted free agent. Let's try to get some answers, shall we?
NHL Rumours and Why the Youngest Hughes Brother is Still an RFA
Rumour: The rumour comes from NJ.com and the man Ryan Novozinsky. He is saying the hold up on getting a deal done is on term. The Devils either want a bridge deal or a long-term one. However, the player's camp is narrowing in on a five-year agreement specifically.
Analysis: There are a few things to unpack, but the younger Hughes simply appears to have one demand. That demand is that his contract ends at the