Lane Hutson Officially Signs $70.8M Deal with Montreal Canadiens
And here comes the long-awaited news: Lane Hutson signs a monster contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens.
It is now official: Lane Hutson has signed a gigantic contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
"The Canadiens have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension (2026-27 to 2033-34) with defenseman Lane Hutson." - Montreal Canadiens
I think this contract shows how much the organization believes in him, and above all, I'm really glad that the matter is finally behind us. It's certain that it weighed heavily on Lane and perhaps even on his teammates.
Lane Hutson signs a monster contract with the Montreal Canadiens
This is big news!
"8 x $8.85M"
In my opinion, this was probably the most important matter for Kent Hughes right now. Fans can now breathe easy-Hutson is here to stay.
Here is the official statement by the Montreal Canadiens:
"BROSSARD - Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Monday that the team has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $70.8 million contract (2026-27 to 2033-34) with defenseman Lane Hutson. The deal will pay him an average annual salary of $8.85 million.
Hutson produced 66 points (6G, 60A) in 82 games with the Canadiens in 2024-25 and served 34 penalty minutes. In addition to leading the Habs in assists, the defenseman led all NHL rookies in points, assists, power play points (26) and average ice time (22:44). Hutson became the first blue-liner to lead his rookie class in points since 2019-20.
Hutson's 66 points set a new mark for most points by a rookie defenseman in Canadiens history, while his 60 assists tied the all-time NHL record for assists by a rookie defenseman (Larry Murphy - 1980-81).
Hutson became the seventh player in Canadiens history and the first since Ken Dryden in 1971-72 to win the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually «to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition."
- Montreal Canadiens
Hutson produced 66 points (6G, 60A) in 82 games with the Canadiens in 2024-25 and served 34 penalty minutes. In addition to leading the Habs in assists, the defenseman led all NHL rookies in points, assists, power play points (26) and average ice time (22:44). Hutson became the first blue-liner to lead his rookie class in points since 2019-20.
Hutson's 66 points set a new mark for most points by a rookie defenseman in Canadiens history, while his 60 assists tied the all-time NHL record for assists by a rookie defenseman (Larry Murphy - 1980-81).
Hutson became the seventh player in Canadiens history and the first since Ken Dryden in 1971-72 to win the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually «to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition."
- Montreal Canadiens
Supporters can also dream of a defense built around names like Hutson, Guhle, and Dobson for many years. And if everything goes as planned, this unit could well become one of the most formidable in the entire NHL for many years to come.
One thing is certain, on my end, I have to admit it reassures me to know that the future of Montreal's defense is in good hands.
After an incredible rookie season from Hutson last year, I can't wait to see him develop even further. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
