Lane Hutson secures his future with the Canadiens: Million-Dollar Extension
The talented defenseman Lane Hutson, winner of the Calder Trophy, has reached an agreement with the Montreal Canadiens to extend his contract for eight years and $70.8 million. The news was confirmed this Monday by the team.
The negotiations between the player and the Canadiens intensified during the summer, culminating in a crucial agreement for the team and the player. The contract, which has an average annual value of $8.85 million, includes a signing bonus of $55 million, according to sources close to the matter.
Hutson, 21, is coming off a historic season with the Canadiens. He recorded six goals and 60 assists, setting a record as the rookie defenseman with the most assists in NHL history. In addition, he became Montreal’s first rookie of the year since Ken Dryden in 1972.
Hutson joins a select list of defensemen who led rookies in scoring, alongside figures like Bobby Orr, Brian Leetch, and Quinn Hughes.
Selected by the Canadiens in the second round of the 2022 draft, Hutson joined the team after two years at Boston University.
This new Hutson contract aligns with similar agreements signed by young defenders before the start of the season.
