The long-awaited decision is finally in: Luke Hughes has committed his future to the New Jersey Devils, putting to rest swirling speculation involving his brother Quinn and the Vancouver Canucks.

On Wednesday, the 22-year-old defenseman signed a seven-year deal reportedly worth $63 million, with an average annual value of $9 million. The agreement secures Hughes as a cornerstone of the Devils’ lineup as the team aims to build on last season and push deeper into the playoffs.

Hughes, who was a restricted free agent, delivered 44 points last season, recording seven goals and 37 assists over 71 games. His postseason was cut short after sustaining an injury in New Jersey’s first game of the Eastern Conference First Round, which saw the Devils fall to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.

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