Hutson Signs Million-Dollar Extension with Canadiens: 8 Years and $70.8M

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Lane Hutson secures his future with the Canadiens

Young defenseman Lane Hutson, a Calder Trophy winner, has reached an agreement to extend his contract with the Montreal Canadiens for eight years and $70.8 million. The official announcement was made on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the team and the player.

Negotiations between Hutson and the Canadiens extended throughout the summer, intensifying over the weekend with the goal of securing the player’s signature. The agreement, which has an average annual value of $8.85 million, includes $55 million in signing bonuses, according to sources close to the negotiation.

Hutson, 21, is coming off a historic season for the Canadiens. He recorded six goals and 60 assists, setting an NHL record for a rookie defenseman in assists. In addition, he became Montreal’s first rookie of the year since Ken Dryden won the award 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 in the second round of the 2022 draft by the Canadiens, Hutson joined the team after two years at Boston University.

Hutson’s new contract aligns with other deals signed by young defenders before the start of the season.

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