If Hutson does become a top-notch player, just think about how many teams passed on him. I get that he’s 5’9” but his stick and puck control and general offensive output had ...

And then? Do you believe in the playoffs? More than the crew at The Athletic? Because it can’t get any worse… Because it’s ...

Also in this week's notebook, a gaffe early against the Rangers, St. Louis on the early season negativity, Suzuki on ...

Lane Hutson is not only one of the brightest young defensive prospects in the game, he has propelled himself into legitimate consideration for the Calder Trophy this season. Coming hot off of a ...

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens played their 42nd game of the season Saturday night, and rookie defenceman Lane Hutson has played all of them. Last season, Hutson played 38 games with Boston ...

The 20-year-old defenseman has yet to hit the rookie wall, putting up 38 points, 52 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 46 appearances in a top-pairing role.

NEW YORK – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, who shared the rookie lead with 13 points in 14 games (2-11—13), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for December.

Hutson had a power-play assist, four blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-5 rating in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Toronto. Hutson extended a point streak to seven games when he was the primary helper on ...

The Montreal Canadiens have played 42 games so far this season and rookie defenseman Lane Hutson has played in all of them. Last season, Hutson played 38 games with Boston University, seven games ...

When the Montreal Canadiens selected Lane Hutson in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft, skepticism surrounded the pick. At 5-foot-8, Hutson was deemed undersized by many for a ...

Heading into the 2024-25 season, Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson seemed like a long shot to be in the running for the Calder Trophy. Through 37 games, however, the 20-year-old ...

Just a short time ago, we were all wondering when Lane Hutson would get his first NHL goal. His assists have been growing for weeks, and now, at the halfway point, he’s playing his best hockey ...