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Lane Hutson still hasn’t been penalized a single minute this season

Last night, Lane Hutson played a big one. Not only did he play over 22 minutes, but he also blocked an important shot late in the game, picked up two assists, maintained a +3 differential… In short, he was good.

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Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Boston University Head Coach Jay Pandolfo Sees Similarities Between Cole & Lane Hutson

The Washington Capitals are the top team in the Eastern Conference as we head into the brisk December weather. It didn’t start that way, with an 8-8-2 record in mid-November; however, a 10-1-1 stretch over the last 12 games has catapulted the Capitals up the Metropolitan Division standings.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 5

Has Lane Hutson Done Enough To Make Team USA?

This isn’t the first article about whether or not a player has done enough to make their respective country’s Olympic team; however, when it comes to Lane Hutson, he may be the one who had the longest shot of making the Olympics out of the Canadian or American Habs players that have been discussed.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / December 3

Renaud Lavoie: 'I’d take Lane Hutson before Quinn Hughes at the Olympics'

Lane Hutson is a special talent. We’ve seen it quite clearly for over a year now: he’s an offensive creator the likes of which Montreal has rarely seen in recent years.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Legendary Canadiens Defender Offers Helpful Tip to Lane Hutson

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has taken the NHL by storm since breaking into the league last season. The 21-year-old puck-mover posted 66 points as a rookie en route to a Calder Trophy and is following that up with 20 points in his first 24 games of this year.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era

In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

Pronger Weighs in on Canadiens’ Hutson’s Path to NHL Maturity

Every so often, during a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast, someone says something that cuts through the usual clichés and hits hard on a player. That happened this past weekend when Chris Pronger, of all people, delivered one of the most unexpected breakdowns of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson that I’ve heard yet.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 15

What’s Going On With Lane Hutson?

Over the last few games, Lane Hutson has not been playing up to his usual standard. It seems he is often trying to do too much, given the team’s offence has dried up.

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 / Dose.ca / November 14

7-0: the worst defeat in the club’s history at the Bell Centre

It’s been a tough week for the Canadiens, who have just thawed out twice in a row in front of their fans at the Bell Centre: 5-1 against the Kings, then 7-0 against the Stars.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 11

Lane Hutson at the 2026 Olympics: it’s not just Quinn Hughes working against him

The 2026 Olympics, where NHL players will make their comeback, are drawing ever closer. It’s all set to take place next February… but in reality, the line-ups of the various countries will have to be announced well before then.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 11

The Habs have three defensemen on track to score 50 points this season

The Canadiens are scoring a lot of goals this season. In fact, they’re scoring 3.80 goals per game, fourth in the NHL so far this campaign. And that’s despite the fact that their 24.9 shots per game rank 31st in the league, just ahead of the Flyers (24.8).

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 31

Ivan Demidov: Lane Hutson tries to get him to shoot more

Ivan Demidov has shown great promise since the start of the current campaign. The young Russian already has nine points after 11 games, including seven assists.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Lane Hutson is nicknamed 'Wayne Hutson' in the Habs dressing room

At just 21, Lane Hutson is one of the best hockey players on the planet. He’s one of the NHL’s elite offensive defensemen, and he’s really starting to be more responsible defensively too.

Montreal Canadiens News / Flamesnation / October 16

NHL Notebook: Lane Hutson signs eight-year extension with Canadiens

One of the league’s best young defenceman has signed long-term. On Monday, it was announced that the Montréal Canadiens and Lane Hutson had agreed to an eight-year deal worth $8.85 million beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Canadiens Prioritize Next Blue Line Signing After Lane Hutson Deal

The Montreal Canadiens are clearly focusing much of the attention to their blue line this season. Following a trade for Noah Dobson in the summer, the organization signed Lane Hutson to a massive eight-year extension.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / October 14

Lane Hutson: The Tipping Point for the Canadiens’ Success?

When Lane Hutson signed his eight-year, $70.8 million contract this week, it felt bigger than a deal—it felt like a declaration. The Montréal Canadiens have stopped talking about rebuilding; they’re now building something lasting.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Why Canadiens’ Lane Hutson’s new contract is good for everyone involved

The trend of massive contract extensions rolled on Monday as the Montreal Canadiens announced that the team has agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension for defenseman Lane Hutson.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 13

Canadiens D Lane Hutson signs 8-year, $70.8M extension

The Montreal Canadiens locked up defenseman Lane Hutson with an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension on Monday. The deal starts with the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $8.85 million through 2033-34.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Lane Hutson Signs Eight-Year, $70.8 Million Extension with Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up one of their brightest young stars, signing defenseman Lane Hutson to an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of $8.85 million.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Are the Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson Taking a Timeout?

Negotiations between the Montreal Canadiens and defenseman Lane Hutson have hit a wall, and according to multiple reports, tensions are running a tad high right now.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

NHL Rumours: Update on Contract Talks Between Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. Hockey is finally back and we have a four-game slate coming at us this evening.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 7

Canadiens face roster issue as insider reveals worrying update

Canadiens face roster issue as NHL insider reveals worrying update

Whatever the problem, the Canadiens need to give in.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 5

Insider gives update on Lane Hutson's future with Canadiens

Insider gives major update on Lane Hutson's future with Canadiens

An NHL insider revealed an important update for the Montreal Canadiens about a potential new deal for Lane Hutson.

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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.