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Lane Hutson’s message to Kent Hughes: The Habs are close to the Stanley Cup

Lane Hutson wants to play in Montreal, which explains why he’s agreed to terms with the Habs onan eight-year contract extension that will pay him $8.85 million per season.That’s really the big news in town today, and it’ Hutson and Kent Hughes held talks over the weekend to come to a deal.

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Michael Hage Has Another Strong Performance

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Lane Hutson 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.

Lane Hutson 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.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Rumors / October 13

NHL News: Lane Hutson Extends with the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens and defenseman Lane Hutson have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $70.8 million, carrying an AAV of $8.85 million.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

The Montreal Canadiens Have Made a Decision On Young Star Defenceman

Well another domino has fallen, as the list of upcoming monster 2026 free agents keeps shrinking. Today in news the Montreal Canadiens are proud to announce that defenceman Lane Hutson signs a big contract extension with the club.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Canadiens sign Lane Hutson to eight-year contract extension

The best rookie in the NHL last season has put pen to paper on a new agreement. On Monday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed defenseman Lane Hutson to an eight-year contract extension.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Canadiens Sign Lane Hutson to an 8-Year Contract Extension

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed defensemen Lane Hutson to an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension. That deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $8.8 million.

Lane Hutson 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 / The Sick Podcast / October 12

It’s Time To Talk About the Habs Power Play

The Montreal Canadiens may have gone 2-1-0 in their first 3 games on the road this season, but on Saturday, there was a glaring issue that arose during the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Kaiden Guhle News / Field Level Media / October 11

Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle scores in final seconds to beat Blackhawks

Kaiden Guhle scored the go-ahead goal with 15.7 seconds remaining and Cole Caulfield and Zack Bolduck had a goal and assist each to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canadiens and Bell Media Sign Landmark Extension

Montreal Canadiens fans can rejoice that they will have a place to watch the Canadiens for the foreseeable future in both French and English. With television

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canadiens Reward Kapanen While Leaving a Roster Spot Open

The Montreal Canadiens will start the 2025-26 season with a couple of rookies on the roster. The Calder Trophy favourite, Ivan Demidov and Finnish forward Oliver Kapanen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Montreal Canadiens Very Early Season Takeaways

The Montreal Canadiens are only two games into the 2025-26 NHL season. However, we are already beginning to learn some things about the team and what the future may hold for the rest of the year.

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