Lane Hutson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse

The United States men's Olympic hockey team is going to enter the tournament in Italy next month as a medal contender. It is a very good team on paper, and one of the best they have ever sent to the Olympics.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / January 24

Bruins coach tells his team to treat Lane Hutson like Cale Makar

We once thought Lane Hutson was light years ahead of Cale Makar. That’s no longer the case. Sure, Makar is the best defenseman in the NHL, but the Habs’ protégé isn’t too far behind, at least offensively.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Snubbed Once Again by Team USA

Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to begin in February, has already taken a hit after defenseman Seth Jones was ruled out because of injury.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Brian Burke let it slip: Lane Hutson, like Macklin Celebrini, is too young for the Olympics

Lane Hutson has (yet again) been passed over by the U.S. Olympic team. Instead, they called up Jackson LaCombe to replace Seth Jones… and the news has been the talk of the NHL since yesterday morning.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Analyst Shocked as Team USA Continues to Snub Lane Hutson

Team USA announced on Wednesday that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe would be replacing the injured Seth Jones at the upcoming February Winter Olympics — a decision that, unsurprisingly, has sparked some blowback online.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Canadiens (and Canadians) Owe Wild GM Guerin Thanks for Snubbing Hutson

It would be incredibly juvenile for Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin to hold Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s performance vs. his team on Tuesday against him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Lane Hutson ignored: 'Americans don’t want his father around.'

We all remember when Lane Hutson’s father reminded us that Alex Galchenyuk’s father wasn’t the only one who didn’t always mind his own business, right?

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 22

Jackson LaCombe preferred over Lane Hutson: USA Hockey defends its decision

Earlier today, we learned that Seth Jones would not be able to take part in the upcoming Olympic Games. This opened up a spot on the U.S. defensive brigade, just hours after Lane Hutson dominated as Bill Guerin visited the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 21

Why Lane Hutson Is A Legitimate Norris Trophy Candidate

Montreal Canadiens second-year defenseman Lane Hutson is having himself quite the season as he now leads all defensemen with 43 assists in 50 games, which is also 6th among all skaters so far this year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 21

Olympic replacement: Lane Hutson ignored once again

Yesterday, the Canadiens tweeted Hockey USA (and thus Bill Guerin) to wake up. It was following a Cole Caufield goal, but on a pass from Lane Hutson, who was having a big game.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Analyst Has a Simple but Genius Fix After Lane Hutson’s Phantom Penalty

Lane Hutson was on the wrong end of one of the most baffling penalty calls of the NHL season, reigniting a familiar debate about officiating. While NHL referees have one of the most difficult jobs in the league, how is it that the officiating can be so glaringly bad, and is there a way to fix it?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 18

Lane Hutson, Kent Hughes’ greatest pride four years after his hiring

Four years ago today, the Habs were at the very bottom of the NHL. On January 18, 2022, not only were the Habs trotting along at the bottom of the overall standings, but they were in search of a new identity after losing the Stanley Cup Final in five games to the Tampa Bay Lightning the season before.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Reaches 100 Career Assists

Lane Hutson continues to rewrite the record books, and on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens’ young defenseman reached yet another remarkable milestone.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson becomes second-fastest defenseman to record 100 assists

Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Lane Hutson etched his name in the record books Thursday night, becoming the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to record 100 career assists.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

Condors forward Quinn Hutson named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic

On Thursday, top Edmonton Oilers prospect and Bakersfield Condors winger Quinn Hutson was selected to participate in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. It’s the second consecutive season the Condors have had a rookie selected, with Matthew Savoie part of last year’s special edition game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 15

Practice: Jacob Fowler tonight | Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov back on the first wave

This morning, the Canadiens practiced in Buffalo in preparation for tonight’s game against the Sabres. Naturally, there were a few questions about the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 13

Lane Hutson ranked 14th among the best U23 players: Corey Pronman is at it again

Lane Hutson is one of the best offensive defensemen in the National League. No doubt about it. In fact, there’s… No doubt here unless your name is Corey Pronman.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Oilers sign Quinn Hutson to two-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with forward Quinn Hutson, the club announced Monday afternoon. Hutson, 24, has one goal in four NHL games with the Oilers this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Is the Canadiens’ Lane Hutson the Hardest Working NHL Player?

If you thought sophomore slumps were inevitable for NHL rookies, you clearly haven’t been watching Lane Hutson. The Montreal Canadiens’ young defence phenom didn’t just survive his second year — he’s thriving, and doing it in a way that makes you stop and wonder how any player avoids the trap so many stumble into.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Slafkovsky, Kapanen & Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens left Dallas with a 4–3 overtime win Sunday night, and it was the kind of game coaches love to rewatch on a long flight. Second night of a back-to-back.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Canadiens’ Caufield, Hutson Understandably Left Off U.S. Olympic Team

Not to read too much into Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield’s contributions against the Carolina Hurricanes on New Year’s Day, but he picked a coincidental time to notch his first-ever goal against a powerhouse team that has historically given the franchise fits, especially on the road.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28

Cole Hutson released from hospital after taking a puck to the helmet

Defenseman Cole Hutson is listed as day-to-day for the U.S. World Junior hockey team after he left the ice on a stretcher Saturday night in a preliminary-round game in the IIHF World Junior Championship.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 26

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens’ Hutson Joins Elite Company After 100 NHL Games

Reaching 100 NHL games is an important milestone for any young player, but in Lane Hutson’s case, it feels like only the beginning of what could be a remarkable career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 7