New York Rangers‘ 4th year defenseman Tommy Hughes(5) stays in the fold for another season upon getting a new one-year extension.
In his last campaign, third with affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack he exactly match the number of goals, assists and points he had as a rookie but did it in 59 AHL games, 12 less than previous.
The fairly sturdy 6’2″ 225 lbs. d-man had an identical -5 rating, decreased the amount of shots on net he took but increased penalty minutes by 14.
The former 2012 and 2013 OHL Champion with London Knights that only put up a career high 15 assists in his third and final junior season
He played a much more aggressive shut down style last season that showed a much better level of effectiveness.
It would be little surprise to see the 24-year get his first shot at the NHL in 2016/2017.