Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] D Lane Hutson signs ELC with the Canadiens (3 years, $950k AAV)

[MoneyManny]

lets go with anderson and call it a day

Why not both? Generosity starts at home.

 

[Zilo44]

For a late 2nd round pick to generate that much attention means he is a special player. Let’s see if it translates

 

[crowi]

Small, but good. We'll see what he becomes.

 

[Minnesota]

Rooting for this kid. Hope he becomes the next Quinn Hughes/Cale Makar.

 

[Just Linda]

Since the contract was registered for this season, the first year gets burned even if he didn't play since Hutson is 20. The slide rule only applies to teenagers.

Going back a few years, the Devils signed Joey Anderson and his first year burned without him playing. I believe the same happened with Alex Lyon and and Philadelphia.

You sure? Isn't it the year not the age. So since it's his 19 year old season, it should apply to him.

 

[Brodeur]

You sure? Isn't it the year not the age. So since it's his 19 year old season, it should apply to him.

Yup, it’s the player’s age at September 15th of the calendar year when he signs. This time last year, Luke Hughes counted as 20 even though he didn’t officially turn 20 until September 9.

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[TBF1972]

For a late 2nd round pick to generate that much attention means he is a special player. Let’s see if it translates

or it is a special fan base

 

[Frank Drebin]

or it is a special fan base

It is. Doesn't take away from Hutson being a great gamble with a second round pick from the kulak trade does it?

 

[Just Linda]

Yup, it’s the player’s age at September 15th of the calendar year when he signs. This time last year, Luke Hughes counted as 20 even though he didn’t officially turn 20 until September 9.

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Ah, calender year. I thought it was season year.

My bad. Thanks!

 

[Michoulicious]

#48? Looking sharp.

 

[My3Sons]

Best of luck to him. He’s done everything asked of him to date. At this point the consensus seems to be he’s a legit NHL player even if some see his impact as limited by defensive deficiencies. He’s obviously a smart and intuitive player. He will learn.

 

[HabsAddict]

Hutson is going to improve his skating and he's going to play closer to a rover style.

Obviously he needs a shutdown partner and right now we got Guhle who plays off wing as well as Reinbacher.

In a few years see a big headache for opposing teams in...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Mailioux-Ghule
Barron-X (Barron needs to take it to another level. X has offense potential)

Or...spread offense...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Matheson-Ghule (second scoring pair)
X-Mailioux (played together in AHL, but obviously not ideal shutdown pair)

There is also a really wild possibility of putting Mailioux with Hutson and creating offensive nightmare...as well as defensive nightmare. Run and gun going wild....

At least now we can see a much clearer picture of what the future brings vs perpetual mediocrity.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Hutson is going to improve his skating and he's going to play closer to a rover style.

Obviously he needs a shutdown partner and right now we got Guhle who plays off wing as well as Reinbacher.

In a few years see a big headache for opposing teams in...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Mailioux-Ghule
Barron-X (Barron needs to take it to another level. X has offense potential)

Or...spread offense...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Matheson-Ghule (second scoring pair)
X-Mailioux (played together in AHL, but obviously not ideal shutdown pair)

There is also a really wild possibility of putting Mailioux with Hutson and creating offensive nightmare...as well as defensive nightmare. Run and gun going wild....

At least now we can see a much clearer picture of what the future brings vs perpetual mediocrity.

This is out of necessity and I wouldn't expect it's the long term plan at all. Nice to have some flexibility but I think he'll be back on left D to start next season

 

[HabsAddict]

This is out of necessity and I wouldn't expect it's the long term plan at all. Nice to have some flexibility but I think he'll be back on left D to start next season

One of the problems is that our two most offensive players, actually 3 with Matheson are going to need exceptional shut down partners. Rein and Ghule are the first two to go with Hutson and Mailman.

Savard is too old and slow to pair with Matheson so we do have a need for another top RHD to balance out.

BTW, for those who are not paying attention, Mailman is one point away from top scoring defenseman in the AHL. I think he will take top spot.

 

[Doublechin]

For a late 2nd round pick to generate that much attention means he is a special player. Let’s see if it translates

They need to hire the city's top trainer and find a way to have him gain 5-10 pounds of muscle from now until next season

Literally bulk the f*** outta him and focus on legs and lower back

 

[Jared Dunn]

One of the problems is that our two most offensive players, actually 3 with Matheson are going to need exceptional shut down partners. Rein and Ghule are the first two to go with Hutson and Mailman.

Savard is too old and slow to pair with Matheson so we do have a need for another top RHD to balance out.

BTW, for those who are not paying attention, Mailman is one point away from top scoring defenseman in the AHL. I think he will take top spot.

Don't think Matheson will be in the plans long term to be honest, unless Hutson is a bust I just don't see how Matheson gets another deal here. Once they have to pay all these guys I don't think they can afford to have Matheson at whatever raise he's looking at anyways. Unless any of the 3 force their hand in camp I think Hutson, Reinbacher, Mailloux all start in Laval

Hutson-Reinbacher
Guhle-Mailloux
Xhekaj-whoever

In a couple years I think is what they're hoping/planning for

 

[HabsAddict]

Don't think Matheson will be in the plans long term to be honest, unless Hutson is a bust I just don't see how Matheson gets another deal here. Once they have to pay all these guys I don't think they can afford to have Matheson at whatever raise he's looking at anyways. Unless any of the 3 force their hand in camp I think Hutson, Reinbacher, Mailloux all start in Laval

Hutson-Reinbacher
Guhle-Mailloux
Xhekaj-whoever

In a couple years I think is what they're hoping/planning for

Mailman didn't get a look in the big club because he's chasing the scoring title.

Hutson will get a long look simply because of his enormous talent.

Rein is a question mark for a long look.

So it could be two getting more of a long look or making it in the big club. Not necessarily out of camp but at some point during the year.

 

[Anardil]

Glad he's signed. Now let's hope that he improves his skating to something better than the defense version of Micky Ribs.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Hutson is going to improve his skating and he's going to play closer to a rover style.

Obviously he needs a shutdown partner and right now we got Guhle who plays off wing as well as Reinbacher.

In a few years see a big headache for opposing teams in...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Mailioux-Ghule
Barron-X (Barron needs to take it to another level. X has offense potential)

Or...spread offense...

Reinbacher-Hutson
Matheson-Ghule (second scoring pair)
X-Mailioux (played together in AHL, but obviously not ideal shutdown pair)

There is also a really wild possibility of putting Mailioux with Hutson and creating offensive nightmare...as well as defensive nightmare. Run and gun going wild....

At least now we can see a much clearer picture of what the future brings vs perpetual mediocrity.

Good, accurate post.

HuGo will let the NHL know that they have 2 very good young D on the market this summer, Harris & Struble. I like to keep Struble but there isn’t room moving forward. We’ll probably see one of the D move including Winnipeg 1st for a good young F or top 10 pick. Mtl will look a lot more competitive next year with a healthy Dach +++

 

[Gaud]

For a late 2nd round pick to generate that much attention means he is a special player. Let’s see if it translates

I just want him to score so i can say "Looking Hut, son!"

Seriously though.. so much hype! I think 90% of it has to do with the numbers he put up in at BU surpassing Makar's, who were pretty nice to begin with. I'll hold off on buying a seat on St Catherine in Mtl, but im psyched!

Hands down the most interesting prospect for the Habs. If he turns out... He's going to be something special. If he doesn't, then it was a worthwhile gamble.

Or you know.. somewhere in between
What do you think is the threshold for "special" here? Makar/Q Hughes numbers? 70ish points?

 

[ChesterNimitz]

It’ll be interesting to see how he does

Zellweger is 6 months older, made the jump earlier this year and looks like he’s not going back to the ahl. Built similarly physically(zellweger a little more solid)

I think hutson will be dangerous offensively, but interested to see how he fairs defensively. Regardless he’s gunna be fun to watch

Now, if he could only skate like Zellweger.

 

[Frank Drebin]

If we start seeing his name come up in trade proposals in 2 years that's a bad sign

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

If we start seeing his name come up in trade proposals in 2 years that's a bad sign

It's the Habs, you'll probably see his name in trade proposals this summer.if he doesn't score 17 goals in his 1st NHL game.

 

[Ford Prefect]

It's the Habs, you'll probably see his name in trade proposals this summer.if he doesn't score 17 goals in his 1st NHL game.

That's ridiculous. We'll be satisfied with 15. As long as he has more assists than goals.

 

[CanadienShark]

I just want him to score so i can say "Looking Hut, son!"

Seriously though.. so much hype! I think 90% of it has to do with the numbers he put up in at BU surpassing Makar's, who were pretty nice to begin with. I'll hold off on buying a seat on St Catherine in Mtl, but im psyched!


Or you know.. somewhere in between
What do you think is the threshold for "special" here? Makar/Q Hughes numbers? 70ish points?

Maybe. But nah.