The Athletic decided to poll its employees who cover the NHL to find out which player or coach would be most deserving of each of the end-of-season individual honours.
The Montreal Canadiens lost in Game One against Washington, and after the game, rookie Lane Hutson took some major responsibility for the defeat despite having a fantastic Stanley Cup Playoffs debut.
This 2024-25 season was filled with nice surprises. We can think of William Nylander who finished as the second-best forward with 45 goals or Brandon Hagel who scored 35 goals (none on powerplay) and 90 points.
How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
Lane Hutson’s rookie season was one for the ages. The Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman recorded an assist Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, helping the Canadiens earn a 4-2 win and clinching their first playoff birth since 2021.
When the Montreal Canadiens’ front office spoke about wanting the team to be “in the mix” before the season began, they weren’t paying lip service. What they envisioned was meaningful hockey in March—maybe even April—as the next logical step in this rebuild.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tied one of the longest-standing rookie defenseman records in NHL history on Wednesday night. Hutson notched his 60th assist of the season in the Canadiens’ 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, matching a record first set by Hall of Famer Larry Murphy in 1981.
You would have thought Montreal Canadiens fans would have learned by now it’s never over until it’s over. Yet, almost on perfect cue, as they started singing “Ole” with just over 13 minutes left in the third period, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes cut their two-goal lead in half, to bring into doubt the Habs’ playoff aspirations once again.
Lane Hutson has himself a spot in the NHL’s record book. Picking up his 60th assist in Wednesday’s regular-season finale against the Carolina Hurricanes, the feat saw the Montreal Canadiens rookie rearguard match Larry Murphy’s 44-year-old record for the most assists by a first-year NHL defenseman.
Legendary Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque had a striking compliment for Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson, a top Calder contender. Despite his rookie status, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has already made quite a name for himself during his 1st year in the NHL.
In the shadow of Ivan Demidov’s performance last night in Montreal, Lane Hutson achieved a great feat by getting his 65th point of the season. This point, which he collected on the equalizing goal in the third period, allowed him to break Chris Chelios’ record for most points in a rookie season for a Habs defenseman.
The Canadiens are still not qualified for the playoffs after last night’s game, which the team lost 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks. At least it ended after 60 minutes.
The Montreal Canadiens started Monday with hopes that they would be able to officially clinch a spot in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. A win would have given them a ticket to the postseason, which they last reached in 2021.
While the Montreal Canadiens came up short on the scoreboard Monday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, the contest wasn’t without a special moment for the record books.
Star Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson is leaning towards returning to Boston University for his sophomore season, per Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff and sources available to ProHockeyRumors.
Moving from one end of the continent to the other at 19 years old is not easy for anyone. This is what Ivan Demidov had to do in recent days: the SKA let him go to North America and the Canadiens’ prospect arrived in Canada last week.
Quinn Hutson arrived safely in Edmonton after his flight to the Alberta Capital was diverted when the plane’s engine was reportedly seen with flames coming out of it.
Since the return of the 4 Nations break, Nick Suzuki has been on an incredible roll, with 35 points, including 14 goals, in 24 games. Besides the captain, Lane Hutson has also been on a great streak since February 22.
The Edmonton Oilers have inked undrafted free-agent forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year entry-level contract (ELC) beginning immediately, which means he will burn a year off his deal, making him a restricted free agent (RFA) after the 2025-26 campaign.
Maybe Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knew something his critics didn’t … or at least something they didn’t properly factor in at the trade deadline.
Yes, yes, it is of that Hutson family. Quinn is the oldest of the four Hutson brothers and is the only forward of the whole group. These are two very important facts for Edmonton Oilers fans when assessing the potential of this latest signing.
The Montreal Canadiens suffered a big 5-2 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators last night, and likely Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson took the blame.
San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini delivered a record-setting performance on Wednesday night, notching his first NHL hat trick and finishing with five points in an 8-7 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.
The Montreal Canadiens have shocked the hockey world with their season. No one expected them to be hanging around the playoff conversation this late into the season, never mind looking like the frontrunners for the final playoff spot.
Lane Hutson has quickly become one of the crowd’s favorites in Montreal. The small defenseman of the Canadiens has won the heart of the fans because he is excellent on the ice, but also because he has a superb personality.
By the final stretch of the NHL season, candidates for year-end awards typically are in sharp focus. But like the uncertainty of who should win the Hart Trophy, the annual award for league MVP, the voting for the Calder Trophy could play out several ways.
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