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NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Could Copy Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs Move

After a Calder Trophy-winning rookie season, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is at the center of speculation about his next deal, as he's about to enter his final season under contract.

Lane Hutson News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Predicted to Reset Market for Young Defensemen

After a record-setting rookie season, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is already drawing speculation about a potential contract that could reshape the market for young blueliners.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL’s elite at his position in only his first season. The young blueliner had a historic rookie season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24

'If I’m Lane Hutson’s agent, I’m asking for more money than Noah Dobson.'

Lane Hutson’s contract is still attracting attention, but Kent Hughes on the Canadiens’ side has every interest in signing him now. Another great season and a top-10 Norris Trophy finish and he’ll be signing for a lot more than he would have in 2025.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24

Lane Hutson works on his shooting this summer

Lane Hutson is an electrifying player. It was anyone’s guess how well his NCAA prowess would translate to the NHL, and he proved that it wasn’t exactly a problem.

Lane Hutson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 23

Calder Trophy winner faces unprecedented season with Canadiens

Calder Trophy winner faces another unprecedented season with Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson cemented himself in hockey history with his Calder Trophy-winning rookie season last year. His 60 assists tied Larry Murphy for the most ever recorded by a rookie defender, while his 66 total points ranked fifth in history.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 23

Re-draft 2022: Lane Hutson isn’t number one, says Scott Wheeler

The Canadiens made a steal by picking up Lane Hutson with pick #62 in the 2022 draft. He could afford it because he had three top-33 picks, but still.#Today, it’s clear that no one in Montreal regrets that choice.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 21

Lane Hutson Contract Delay: What’s Really Happening?

Lane Hutson emerged as one of the brightest young talents in the NHL during the 2024–25 season. His electrifying speed, elite puck movement, and power play quarterbacking turned heads across the league and cemented his status as a foundational piece for the Montreal Canadiens’ future.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 21

Lane Hutson has not yet signed his new contract

We know two things in particular about Lane Hutson’s next contract. 1. The Canadiens’ defenseman is likely to be expensive, very expensive… 2. The contract has not yet been signed, even though Hutson has been in a position to do so since July 1.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / July 19

2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #7 Quinn Hutson

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings. Today, I will be taking a deep dive into our seventh ranked player in Quinn Hutson. Hutson was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract by the Edmonton Oilers on April 14, 2025.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 18

Top-23 players under 23: the Habs are the NHL’s best-represented team

Since the beginning of the week, the NHL has been highlighting its young stars. Via its social networks, it has been showcasing its young talent in a variety of ways, including presenting a little of the players’ personalities.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 17

Lane Hutson seems to have grown in stature over the summer

Sometimes a photo can be misleading. The adage a picture is worth a thousand words is not valid in 100% of situations. Remember Alex Ovechkin in the summer, the handshake between Carey Price and Andrei Vasilevskiy?

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Will the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?

The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in 2024–25 by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2021. With a 40–31–11 record and a return to postseason play, they showed that their rebuild is turning into a climb.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 13

'Lane Hutson just had a full season where no one could grab him.'

Ahh, that Lane Hutson. Did he give Montreal Canadiens fans a thrill this season? His hesitation of the head, his drastic changes of direction and his incredible vision of the game have thrown more than a few fans for a loop.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 12

Lane Hutson Drawing Praise From New Canadiens Defenseman

Montreal Canadiens newly acquired top-pairing 25-year-old defenseman Noah Dobson recently spoke on his new teammate, Lane Hutson, a superstar in his own right, about how he can learn from him.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 11

Norris: the Habs have two of the 12 favorites (according to the bookies)

In 2024-25, Lane Hutson broke all records in his first year in the NHL. The Habs defenseman racked up 66 points in 82 games, and in the process won the Calder Trophy, awarded to the best rookie.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 7

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

While some NHL teams have mostly whiffed on their offseason performances so far, a few other teams have been crushing it and doing major work to improve their roster. Let's talk about three of the teams that have done the best job so far.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 5

Projected line-up: Cole Caufield would go to the Olympics, but not Lane Hutson

In a few months’ time, the Olympic Games will be held in Milan-Cortina, Italy. And for hockey fans, it will also be the first time in 12 years that NHL players will be taking part in the Olympics.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Hutson Holds the Key to Canadiens’ Cap-Era Stanley Cup Window

As the NHL salary cap continues its upward trajectory, teams with core players already locked into long-term contracts are set to benefit the most, and two franchises stand out.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

5 Takeaways for Canadiens as Hutson Ends Habs’ Calder Curse

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson just won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie for 2024-25. While the win is an undeniable positive, one of many to come out of an incredibly successful season, there’s more to it than what you see at face value.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 10

NHL Notebook: Lane Hutson wins Calder; Oilers complain about Cup Final officiating

This year, the NHL has changed up the way they announce award winners. On random weekday mornings, the NHL releases videos of players finding out via feel good surprises that they’ve won the award.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / June 10

Canadiens D Lane Hutson claims Calder Trophy

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson was named the winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday. The trophy is awarded annually "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 10