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Lane Hutson contract: Father’s involvement complicates negotiations

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 9:27 AM ET

After just two games into the new 2025-2026 season, 13 Montreal Canadiens players have already registered at least one point, leaving just five players who have been blanked from the scoresheet so far – Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, Patrik Laine, Kaiden Guhle and Lane Hutson. Yes, you read that correctly – surprisingly, Hutson has yet to register a point this season.

While there’s nothing to worry about, given that he’s playing good hockey despite a few mistakes, one has to wonder if Hutson’s contract negotiations are playing in his head.Last I heard, the Habs’ #48 would have liked to have his contract extension signed before the start of the regular season, but lo and behold, nothing is completed after two games.

Negotiations are more complicated than expected between the Hutson clan and Kent Hughes, with several factors at play. And one of those factors is the involvement of Hutson’s father.

It’s the first (I believe), confirmation that Lane’s Hutson father is involved in negotiations.

I would imagine it’s common for parents to be involved in a young NHLer’s negotiations, but it is notable that his involvement is being characterised as a complication – Josh Python (@LostJoshPython) October 11, 2025

Indeed, as tipster Chris Johnston stated on his latest episode of The Chris Johnston Show, Rob Hutson is very involved in contract negotiations, as he wants to make sure his son signs the best possible contract for his career.

A father wants the best for his son, and clearly, Rob Hutson doesn’t let his son flinch at the Canadiens’ demands, which adds tension to the negotiations.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Hutson has a father who is very involved in his career, as we saw when he said that his son could very well play for Canada at international level

Now, still according to Chris Johnston, the Hutson clan would like to obtain a six-season contract extension, while the Habs would like to sign their young jewel for eight years.

The two sides have yet to come to an agreement, but the latest news is that a very constructive meeting took place between Hughes and Hutson’s representatives recently,with journalist Jonathan Bernier saying that a deal was imminent. In short, let’s hope that this matter is settled as quickly as possible, so that Hutson can move on with his life and focus on his season.

’En

– A big day of hockey ahead, as all 32 teams are in action.

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– The Lions (defending ECHL champions) will play a first preparatory game tonight.

MATCH DAY

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– He has no choice but to fight to keep his job.

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– Dave Molinari (@MolinariPGH) October 11, 2025

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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