The NHL Network recently ranked the top 25 NHL players who were born in the 2000s, and two New Jersey Devils stars have understandably made the cut. 

Devils defenseman Luke Hughes picked up the No. 18 spot on the NHL Network's list. When noting that he is an impactful young defenseman who is continuing to improve, it is not surprising to see him make the cut. In 71 games this past season for the Devils, Hughes recorded seven goals, 37 assists, and 44 points. 

The other Devil who made the NHL Network's list was, unsurprisingly, Jack Hughes. Hughes picked up the No. 2 spot on their list, with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin being the only player ranked ahead of him. Hughes ranking so highly on the NHL Network's list is completely understandable, as he is one of the game's top young stars. In 62 games this past season, he recorded 27 goals and 70 points. This was the fourth straight season where he recorded over a point per game. 

The Devils certainly have something special with the Hughes brothers, and it will be fascinating to see how the pair performs for the Metropolitan Division club in 2025-26 from here. 

Report: Devils Tried To Acquire Kraken StarThe New Jersey Devils have had a solid off-season so far, but it is clear that they still could use another top-six winger before the 2025-26 campaign is here. According to a recent report, they had an intriguing one on their radar earlier this off-season.