WATCH: Devils first overall pick, Jack Hughes, talks start of NHL career

The 18-year-old dishes on reaching his dream and what lies ahead

6/25/2019, 7:17 PM

Jack Hughes, the New Jersey Devils' first-round pick and first overall pick of the NHL Draft, was officially introduced as a Devil on Tuesday at the Prudential Center in Newark where he unveiled he will be wearing No. 86. 

The 18-year-old joined SNY's Dan Graca for a few minutes to discuss the achievement of becoming the top pick and joining the Devils where he will begin his NHL career. 

"It's been a whirlwind," he said. "I'm really excited to be a Devil."

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