NHL's Projected #1 Overall Pick JACK HUGHES | Training Footage

Get to know the projected first overall pick in the upcoming draft, Jack Hughes. Big thanks to Dan Ninkovich from BTNL for the footage, and for having me out to train at his facility every year. Always a great time discussing development and hanging out with Deej!
Enjoy the video!
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[@noahwemple3357]

It’s insane how smooth and relaxed looking when he skates

[@blarmy827]

Watching the way he trains and the kind of drills they’re doing it’s exactly how he plays in games. I recently discovered this kid and love watching him play. He’s got great hands and sometimes I’m like “how was he able to saucer that so lightly” or stuff like that but seeing this it’s clear he’s got amazing training... but he’s got that natural gift of seeing the ice that you can’t teach... he has a great attitude.... I love this kid lol it’s fun seeing players not dump and chase EVERY time... he doesn’t panic with the puck but he’s also not over confident in a negative way.... excited to see how his season goes

[@WillieMcDuffle]

His off ice training looks brutal but motivating nonetheless.

[@sasha1551]

Jack Hughe's stick handling skills and shooting are next level!

[@kassu1526]

Good year for NHL. Kakko and Hughes both amazing players. I can't wait to see what Kakko has to offer Finland national team. I'm not sure about first pick this year.

[@13SamHugh]

Kakko is a bust

[@nailyakupov1760]

@@13SamHugh he hasnt been drafted you fucking 10 year old

[@robloxisfun109]

Nail Yakupov 😂😂

[@13SamHugh]

Nail Yakupov yup you busts gotta stick together

[@nailyakupov1760]

@@13SamHugh how old are you?

[@clayghostfan]

I was on the ice with this kid at canlan btnl in oakville... honestly wow, so smooth and calm very like mcDavid

[@clayghostfan]

holy shit i’m in the vid at 3:10 lol

[@Gomeyy]

NEED the hockey off ice workouts / training wish I could have those at my fingertips such great technique and coaching

[@amhockeyclub9405]

Great break down of this young player. As I get older, I love watching how the youth are evolving the game into a high skill game.

[@Pittsy100]

I’m so excited to see him in the show

[@camerondowney5958]

f

[@alexthehunter3143]

Big OOF

[@Pittsy100]

@@alexthehunter3143 this really aged well lmao

[@eddiebenzee]

@@Pittsy100 he’s doing good now. Just needed some more time to develop. I mean he was like 18 years old in his first season so you can’t blame him struggling in the first season

[@jnhhj3168]

this was really well done, nice work !

[@jamalkalaf5956]

Wouldn’t this also prove that you need some money to get this good, cause all of that training is super expensive

[@cactusman6999]

no

[@jamalkalaf5956]

cactusman69 if you say no you have to explain why 😂

[@cactusman6999]

no I don't @@jamalkalaf5956

[@jamalkalaf5956]

cactusman69 then your answer is invalid 😂

[@cactusman6999]

no it's not. @@jamalkalaf5956

[@gracenadianathan]

Pavs ur back love u man big fan love from Canada 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦♥️

[@DropKick-yq6ub]

His skateing is so smooth

[@tylerdowd]

Smoothest skater and hands we've seen in a looooong time

[@Frederic.v]

His hands and feet separation is in incredible!

[@TutorialKing]

Love seeing those dryland drills. I'll definitely use those in the gym.

[@dannysloboda4219]

Tutorial King I bet you can’t lift shit

[@danielaquilon1920]

@@dannysloboda4219 hahah

[@Subzero48xb]

@@dannysloboda4219 HaHaHa HaHAHa☺

[@ivanabray6918]

Danny Sloboda care much?

[@jamesbjerno2891]

Crazy, I used to play against this guy when I was younger. Also did a camp with his father

[@jessefilms5663]

I was there watching from wild wing that day because I just finished my team practice!

[@User-wt9jk]

Seeing Jack and then the next guy, you can see such a huge difference in skill, even though the drill doesn’t even showcase all that much, just Hughes is super smooth, while the other guy looks kinda weird and clunky compared to him

[@graydonbardwell6166]

Crazy to think I played with jack when I was younger. So proud of him

[@njdevil8950]

Was he sick?

[@aaronmaxim]

Amazing, you used to see training videos filled with massive squats, leg presses, cleans. Take note kids you don't need to be jacked up anymore. Quickness, mobility and hand eye coordination drills are 1000x bettet.

[@559043]

6:09 was wicked

[@Tehrealest]

I'm not a fan of hockey, but hearing all the news about winning the draft lottery and being from jersey has started to peak my interest -- especially after seeing who the devils can end up (It's the first time I've seen and heard of Hughes). I just want to ask, if the devils take Hughes in the draft, will he play in the NHL next season? I kept reading that he possibly won't play for up to 2 years. I just want to watch this kid play.

[@thesportsanalyst4625]

Kakko and Hughes will both be exceptional players in the NHL

[@eihelvet3]

Jack Kakko!

[@jakehufstedler178]

love your vids!!!

[@gregoryb4322]

This truly inspired me

[@kevinsemlitch8121]

Welcome to New Jersey!

[@_youucantstopme_9922]

Wrong video bro you have to go watch kakkos video

[@danesebert536]

Got to see Hughes play for the USA team in MI his team was a very dominant team

[@sceppo145]

Kakko looks like monster next to hughes😂

[@weikko8467]

Niinpä

[@Aabaa34]

Fucking idiot

[@WilpuriMcMunajuusto]

@@Aabaa34 gay

[@lukeanci2163]

This kid is actually amazing

[@michaelshockey2265]

nice work!!!!

[@darbysabini5183]

*curb your enthusiasm theme starts playing*

[@CaptainCanada92]

Nice video! Hughes will be a great addition to the Oilers!

[@ivanabray6918]

did anyone else notice that he’s looking pretty casual going through those drills? Should Hughes be goin his hardest to develop even more?

[@tylerdowd]

Crazy skill

[@christianjoseph6502]

2:06 I didn’t see that band at first I was like wtf is he doing

[@jmkrajc2097]

Bahahaha

[@shawndaversa1628]

Christian Joseph 😂😂😂😂😂

[@coreysova1614]

I bought one random comment

[@coreysova1614]

It works good

[@vannuck1058]

Awesome

[@grog7991]

Connor mcdavid plus Justin beber is jack hughes

[@bradstokes3067]

Hughes is nowhere near the talent McDavid is.

[@grog7991]

In looks

[@bradstokes3067]

@@grog7991 Gotcha

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

patrik stefan + bieber = jack-bust hughes

[@TonyMonroeX]

Bieber>McDavid

[@fingerlickinggood1]

He’s such a good skater wow

[@acgmedical9129]

He’s going to be another Patrick Kane. He has incredible score numbers. Higher than even Alex Ovechkin at that age.

[@JK.308]

Lol and now he's on track to be the worst 1st overall draft pick of the decade

[@LonerNomad]

Lmao whata fucking bust

[@bossman255]

SADLY no

[@anonymous134y]

bust, his brother is better and a calder contender. Funny that you compared him to Ovi, his rookie year numbers: 52goals 54assists 106points. Hughes shouldn't even be allowed to share the same ice.... Murica media is strong with this one....

[@dylanlombardi5547]

@@anonymous134y feel dumb now

[@redbird726]

The NHL is beyond the NFL in prioritizing real game effectiveness over size. The NFL is still stuck on durability being contingent on size when the injury data does not support it. The NFL also is still stuck on QB height although Russell Wilson, Baker Mayfield opened up minds for a player like Murray going number one. Think about this: Wayne Gretzky was small sized playing during the violent brutal era of NHL hockey and played for 20 years...like 20 years ago. Minds open slowly obviously.

[@kenzierigel8790]

Hey Pavel im going to be in your hurricane power skating camp i looking forward to meeting you in august

[@kenzierigel8790]

hey pavel like this comment if you think jack hughes is going to be number one overall

[@michaelgally]

Pavel do you still use marsblade?

[@damics8363]

My brother used to play on the same line as jack when they were playing in the gthl

[@wharpman]

Kakko goes number1

[@mr.devil9577]

10 out of 10 scouts beg to differ

[@whytho120]

hell nah he will waste away his prime there in new york so thats why i want him to go to the rangers so he actually has a shot at winning a cup

[@johnathanschroeder4314]

@NY Devil man this was such a terrible take

[@yurur325]

lmao u sure? @@johnathanschroeder4314

[@NJDBLOG]

Gonna look nice in a Devils jersey!

[@wautu8176]

NJD BLOG in a Canes Jersy he would look better

[@hudsonlungal3898]

In an Oiler jersey

[@ronan7386]

Hudson Lungal389 agreed oilers need better players

[@BeeeeK13]

@@ronan7386 they had their chance and blew it.

[@fakesky1]

Anyone knows the company namn of the flooring tiles used ?

[@fullvelocity7561]

Let’s go devils!!

[@noahmartins9490]

Pavel you should come to Nova Scotia and do a camp their is tons of talent here.do a camp at the bmo centre in Bedford during the summer

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

bure won't go there, he stays in russia

[@pdq6378]

All his moves are so smooth.

[@acgmedical9129]

Patrick Kane, is 5’8 by the way. I’ve met him in person, I’m 6’1. He’s standing next to Crosby and is much smaller and Crosby is 5’11 even.

[@brianna79888]

Hey Jack wish you luck

[@joni3501]

First pick is Kaapo Kakko

[@teddysulk5163]

my bother was on his usa worold juner team

[@jussilemponen1770]

Do video about Kaapo Kakko

[@user-hh8kv1xk1t]

Sadly, can't speak English..

[@vegetchyt9675]

@@user-hh8kv1xk1t How much did Hughes talk in this video?

[@connerreid1886]

Yeah that would be awesome

[@iamworthlesstrash814]

He’s not that good tho

[@chocolatemoose7761]

Outstanding, I do have to say Kakko would be my pick.

[@yurur325]

lol

[@jakehufstedler178]

keep it up

[@olicp14]

Whats the outro song?

[@rafaelroy4658]

Hey Pavel!!! What level did you make it in competitive hockey, because you are a legend

[@smartiboi]

His skating looks about Canadian Jr A caliber in the video, but he doesn't show up on any stats sites. I'd assume that he played midget AAA or Jr B

[@rafaelroy4658]

@@smartiboi, thanks!

[@vincenzoscarapicchia8298]

Welcome to Jersey!

[@wyatthale6516]

Bet nobody clicked faster then me keep up the great vids pavel

[@Pittsy100]

Canadian Player I probly did

[@bitterjuices698]

Let’s go devils got em boyyysdd

[@fullvelocity7561]

I clicked on this so fast!

[@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt]

Did they shoot all the gym segments in one day? This cat is small, needs some beef on him.

[@sgtbucksauce9129]

Now hes the biggest stud in the show.

[@k3kb394]

Jack huges is going to be #2 overall pick

[@mr.devil9577]

Salty Canadian mad and American going 1st again eh?

[@liammooney8780]

Crazygamer 257 damn chill, don’t have to be stereotypical either damn I thought Canadians were nice

[@Crazygamer-gq3bf]

@@liammooney8780 most of us are toxic eh Cough Fuck off cough

[@k3kb394]

@@mr.devil9577 shit happens im sorry. I have watched this years first pick Kaapo Kakko playing finnish best mens hockey for all the season from Finland😉. And just my opinion is that it says more to those teams if you play with mens that have played many years. Than playing with american leading junior league.

[@k3kb394]

@@liammooney8780 🤔👇👇👇!!

[@knowhow6776]

Snap shot of huges has left the chat

[@ajax9836]

So what your saying is he could be as could Conner McDavid or better?

[@evgenykokenetzov8382]

Yeah aight

[@EvanSokoli]

No way he’s incline benching 135 with chains

[@felixlandry498]

Evan Sokoli the plates are 10lbs each I have them at my gym

[@mrLabear]

Come to Vancouver please!!!!!

[@benschapy1984]

I skated with pavel barber at Galcier Ice Arena

[@firstName-lw3ze]

What arena is this

[@wup8820]

I live in ontario this training thing is close to me

[@lieweisha3655]

Do you think Aito I. will be a #1 overall pick?

[@SeNsiTiviTy00]

Is that Burnaby 8 rinks ??

[@redredmon8833]

He's got a Patrick Kane style about him

[@Ryan-gp5hq]

I love canlan but I’ve never trained there

[@crabman113]

I think that is the canland at Oakville

[@benmadden9550]

not gonna lie i’ve never played on worse ice than at can lan in oakville. we had terrible biased refs, 9 skaters and played a dirty oakville team. we tied but it was insanely tough with how bad the ice is

[@AURA_206]

Can anyone explain what a NHL Lottery pick means?

[@swirps]

Poor Ottawa man 😂

[@JesseDumontt]

You guys do realize Jack Hughes is only 17 right. I didn't stop growing until I was 23. I hear people don't completely stop growing until 25, or at least some. I grew a little over an inch from 20 to 22. He could easily grow another inch or two by the time he's done growing. It is genetic though I suppose. My tallest brother stopped growing at 17 or 18. He's still growing. He just needs to eat more and workout. Simple. I get he needs endurance but I did not see him do heavy weight at all. He needs to gain size badly asap.

[@zacht1376]

I still dont get it. Yes majority of hockey workouts consist of legs and moving quick on skates, but even then ive seen more jacked 13 year old basketball players, hell i was toned more than hughes at 12 and all i did was pushups. Hockey players need more muscle, it honestly does not hurt.

[@elijahlilja9393]

I love your vids my friend played Juniors with u . Your nasty at puck and got dirty hands but kinda slow he said . I think he is thorn but I can’t say anything yet ...

[@aliroshanzamir1330]

Reminds me a bit of Matthews 👀

[@chop3625]

Let alone the ability, amazing he gets the drill right😂

[@Kylepeterson_]

chop 362 that’s why I go to the back of the line

[@chop3625]

hex Easy to hide back there, a talent all in it’s own😂

[@Kylepeterson_]

chop 362 😂😂

[@tupladenssitpeltiin3599]

Can you do a video like this about the kaapo kakko?

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

he can, but he will NOT

[@JulianFerreira]

I live next to Oakville

[@nickz6143]

Played till I was 21 when I finished in Junior A. That was in 2001. Hockey equipment and fees to play on elite teams is way more expensive now. Back in my day my parents spent tons of money because we had to travel a hour and a half to every team I played for, because we lived in the country side. Anyone in the comments saying that becoming an elite hockey player doesn’t require a huge investment financially and sacrificing your time in junior high and high school social life doesn’t have a clue what they are talking about.

[@ashtonplatt388]

Hey Pavs I notice in your vids you joke around a lot but are you different in your training camps?

[@PavelBarber]

Yes

[@mr.devil9577]

Does Barber ever just shoot on a breakaway?

[@millertime1101]

Is Greene giving up 6

[@Nygge1982]

oh yeah, well, hold my beer!!! ... edit: nevermind, I didn't made it past the toilet

[@JohnnySnipshow]

Handles the puck exactly like matthews

[@akselih_]

Kaapo kakko😁

[@xdlol2161]

Kaapo kakko is better than hughes I dont know why everyone thinks jack is going number 1. Kakko is more ready for men games because he already plays in the best possible mens league in finland

[@damonte863]

Agree!!

[@flames_fan_328]

Kakko will be better out of the gate, but Hughes projects to be a better player long term. He’s clearly more skilled, and from what I’ve seen has better hockey IQ. He just needs to work on his size and shot and he’ll be an elite NHL player in no time.

[@abot4750]

Flames_Fan_32 His size isn’t an issue, but you’re 100 percent right about him having to improve his shot. However, you have to admit Hughes, in the long run, will be a better player.

[@flames_fan_328]

A Bot Yes Hughes clearly projects to be a better player than Kakko. And when I say size I’m not saying he has to grow 3 inches or put on 20 pounds. I’m just saying that in the World Juniors he got pushed around a lot, and that’s gonna get worse in the NHL. He has to adjust to the physicality of the NHL, while Kakko is already there.

[@abot4750]

Flames_Fan_32 Yes, you’re 100 percent correct! Nothing experience can’t fix though.

[@MrMitchywoo]

He’s so tiny, obviously he’s gonna get lit up in the big show right Pavs lol

[@abot4750]

Paynan Diaz If his size was an issue, there’s no way he would be dominating the USHL my guy

[@user-hh8kv1xk1t]

@@abot4750 LOL, It's all juniors and people who play hockey as a hobby.. It's not even a top20 league in the world.

[@MrMitchywoo]

A Bot apparently the joke went over your head...

[@abot4750]

Paynan Diaz No I got the joke, you ironically said Hughes is too small and said ‘right pavs,’ after because barber is small as well. But people actually are concerned about his size, and I was just saying that’s not valid. Don’t worry, I got the joke!

[@jacemoore3011]

@@user-hh8kv1xk1t Its the top junior league their is. and they play multiple college teams throughout the season.

[@fluidmuffin9507]

Why was this made in imovie

[@coreysova1614]

If I could play hockey and get coaching I would I'm to old now but I wish I had the money and time to play for the love of the game

[@jackhughes2509]

Hey man I appreciate the clout