While the New Jersey Devils and defenseman Luke Hughes have yet to finalize a deal, they are aligned on one front: contract length. As Hughes is eligible for an extension this offseason, the talks have consistently revolved around the idea of a long-term deal, and all signs strongly indicate that the main objective for both the team and player is for a seven-year contract agreement moving forward according to Halford & Brough In The Morning.

That structure would follow the same model the Devils have used with other core pieces like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes, who signed multi-year extensions after completing their entry-level deals. While Jack's $8 million AAV serves as a reference point, Luke is believed to be able to command even more, though it's unclear whether the team is wil

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