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The Montreal Canadiens hit a home run selecting Lane Hutson 62nd overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenceman stepped into the NHL and became a key power-play (PP) weapon – the player who launched the Canadiens’ transition game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

The Canadiens’ Strange Week of Legacy, Change & Future

It was one of those weeks where Montreal Canadiens fans felt everything at once. The hockey world came together to remember Ken Dryden—an icon, a leader, and a pillar of Canadiens history.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 7

Team USA Loyalty Runs Through Canadiens Star Defenseman

It's been well-documented that many believe Team USA snubbed Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson for their Olympic Orientation Camp. This event has sparked many conversations, and recently, Hutson's father, Rob, teased about his kids being Canadian.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

The Case for a Canadiens Reunion on Defense Between Hutson and Struble

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves with a very good problem to have on defense, heading into 2025-26. They have far too many eggs to even try to put in a single basket, with Lane Hutson having just captured the Calder Memorial Trophy and then the acquisition of top-pairing defenseman Noah Dobson earlier this offseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

Lane Hutson and Team Canada: Brad Marchand gets involved

Rob Hutson has found a way to get people talking about him this week, anyway. He’s no doubt realized that saying publicly that his son, beloved by Montreal Canadiens fans, could play for Team Canada is an eeeeeeexcellent way to get people talking about him.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

The Truth About Lane Hutson, Team USA, and the Olympics

RG.org’s Marco D’Amico tried to bring a little clarity to the Lane Hutson and Team USA controversy this week with a post suggesting there is no controversy.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 6

NHL Rumours: Perceived Olympic Snub and the Potential Repercussions

Welcome to NHL Rumours! We inch closer to the opening of training camp of should be another exciting NHL season. The 2025-26 season will feature the return of NHL players to the Olympics, which is where our rumour takes us today.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Hutson Committed to USA, Bichsel’s Olympic Ban & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Lane Hutson put the rumors to bed about him playing for Team Canada someday, and talks about his Olympic snub. Elsewhere, Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel, who should be a shoo-in for the Swiss Olympic team, is banned from participating.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

How Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Could Represent Canada in the Future

Every time Lane Hutson hits the ice, he finds a way to make headlines. The young Montreal Canadiens defenceman has already turned heads with his dazzling rookie season, his Calder Trophy win, and his ability to change the flow of a game with a single rush.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 6

Will the Habs finish ahead of the Leafs? | Pronman, Fox and the Hutson brothers

Things have been hopping in Toronto in recent months. The same could be said for Montreal. But we all agree that things haven’t stirred in the same way, and that the way things have moved in Montreal is unquestionably more positive.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

‘My boys are also Canadian’: Lane Hutson’s father reacts to son’s USA Olympic orientation snub

Last week saw USA Hockey host a training camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with one of the more notable omissions from the camp being Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, who many thought had a strong chance of making the roster after an electric rookie season in 2024-25.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 5

Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Which second-year players are on the rise and poised for a breakout year? Let's take a look at four names.

10-year NHL veteran announces retirement

Flyers acquire Tucker Robertson from Kraken for Jon-Randall Avon

Breaking down the six remaining NHL restricted free agents

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Canucksarmy / September 5

NHL Notebook: Lane Hutson’s dad suggests his sons could play for Team Canada after USA Olympic roster snub

It was a big year for Lane Hutson. The Montreal Canadiens’ defenceman took home the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie, and helped the Habs reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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NHL News / House of Hockey / September 5

Get This Guy in Check': Brad Marchand Fires Back at Lane Hutson's Father Over Olympic Snub Comments

Lane Hutson's father recently called out Team USA for snubbing Lane, and after suggesting he could join Team Canada, he was called out by Brad Marchand.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Did Lane Hutson’s Dad Just Threaten Team USA After Olympic Snub?

Montreal Canadiens rookie sensation Lane Hutson was one of the biggest surprises left off Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp roster — and his father’s reaction has stirred up even more drama by talking about the snub and suggesting his son could jump over to Team Canada.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

Lane Hutson: his father opens the door to seeing him play for Canada one day

Lane Hutson has not been invited to the U.S. Olympic orientation camp. As you already know, there’s been a lot of talk about this in recent weeks,but what we’ve learned since then is that the news hasn’t exactly made those around him very happy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

Best U23 players: Corey Pronman justifies Lane Hutson’s 34th place with… Adam Fox

Over the past few months, Corey Pronman(The Athletic) has been the talk of the town with his assessments of Lane Hutson. The prospect expert doesn’t seem

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 3

Lane Hutson ignored at U.S. camp: Bill Guerin defends his decision

As you know, Lane Hutson wasn’t invited to the U.S. orientation camp this summer. The decision caused quite a stir, considering his great season… and the

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 1

'Lane Hutson and the Habs aren’t close to a deal right now.'

Since July 1, Lane Hutson has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Habs.Fans want to see him sign a long-term contract now, after all.And yet, two months later, Hutson still hasn’t signed a new contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Analyzing the Odds of Sophomore Slump for Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens rookie Lane Hutson had one of the best campaigns in recent memory by a first-year player, and you can tell by his stats. The 21-year-old took home the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Contract Talks Linked to NJ Devils' Defenseman Extension

The Montreal Canadiens may need to look to the New Jersey Devils' business before making their next major decision on Lane Hutson’s future. NHL analyst Cam Robinson suggested over the weekend that Hutson’s extension talks could hinge on Luke Hughes’ upcoming deal with the Devils.