His 53 points also marked the most points by a rookie defenseman in a single season since 1991-92, when Nicklas Lindstrom had 60 points in 80 games.The seventh overall selection of the 2018 NHL Draft, Hughes also led all rookies in assists with 45, power-play assists (22) and power-play points (25), while ranking second in average ice time (21:53).The vote came prior to the Stanley Cup playoffs, where Hughes set the league's record for assists by a rookie defenseman in a single postseason. Makar now also owns the rookie defenseman all-time playoff points record, according to StatsCentre.He made his NHL debut in the postseason last year and notched six points in 10 games. He is just the third defenseman in NHL's modern era (since 1943-44) to lead all rookies in scoring joining Bobby Orr (1966-67) and Brian Leetch (1988-89). His 16 points were a Vancouver franchise record in the playoffs for any rookie regardless of position.With a goal and eight assists in six consecutive games early in this year's playoffs, Hughes matched the longest point streak by a rookie defenseman, joining Al MacInnis in 1984 and equaled by Zarley Zalapski in 1989. QuantHockey stats table: NHL Defensemen ‑ All-Time Points Leaders. A finalist for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the league's top rookie, Hughes finished second in the voting (1,337 points) to winner Cale Makar (1,538) of the Colorado Avalanche and third finalist Dominik Kublaik (554) of the Chicago Blackhawks.Hughes is the second Wolverine to be named to the NHL All-Rookie Team, since the first team was named in the 1982-83 season. His 14 assists also set an NHL record for most assists in a playoff year by a rookie defenseman. He led Michigan in scoring with 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 32 games. Kubalik, a left winger, was third in NHL rookie scoring with 46 points. Watch live games and get the NHL schedule, scores, standings, rumors, fantasy games and more on NBCSports.com. He is just the third defenseman in NHL's modern era (since 1943-44) to lead all rookies in scoring joining Bobby Orr (1966-67) and Brian Leetch (1988-89). Only 14 rookie defensemen in NHL history had more points than Hughes's 53 ... His 0.88 points per game is tied with Al MacInnis for fourth all time for a rookie defenseman … But Makar, the No. Hughes led all NHL rookies in scoring during the regular season (eight goals, 45 assists, 53 points) in 68 games played. As a freshman, he helped the Wolverines to an appearance in the Frozen Four and collected 29 points.Hughes Named to NHL 2019-20 All-Rookie Team.© 2020 Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. All Rights Reserved. Hughes also tied the Vancouver franchise record of consecutive postseason games with an assist, tying Henrik Sedin.A finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2019, Hughes was a first team All-American his sophomore year. Hughes, a defenseman, had three more points in 11 more games than Makar. He set Vancouver rookie records for assists and power-play points, and was three points from tying Dale Tallon the most points in a season by a Vancouver rookie defenseman.

Zach Werenksi (Columbus Blue Jackets) was the first Michigan man to earn a place on the team in 2016-17.Hughes led all NHL rookies in scoring during the regular season (eight goals, 45 assists, 53 points) in 68 games played. Overall Time on Ice Goals Assists Points per 60 All Situations per 60 Even-Strength per 60 Power-Play per Game Shots Defensive Faceoffs; Rk Name Born Pos GP G A P PIM +/-TOI ES PP SH ESG PPG SHG GWG OTG ESA PPA SHA GWA OTA ESP PPP SHP GWP OTP PPP% G/60 A/60 P/60 ESG/60 ESA/60 ESP/60 PPG/60 PPA/60 …