Canadiens D Lane Hutson signs 8-year, $70.8M extension
Oct 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images 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. It's a significant spike from his $950,000 salary this season, the finale of his three-year, $4.45 million rookie deal.
Hutson, 21, set a franchise record for a rookie defenseman last season with 66 points (six goals, 60 assists). His 60 assists tied the all-time NHL record for a rookie blueliner set by the Los Angeles Kings' Larry Murphy in 1980-81.
Hutson was rewarded with the Calder Memorial Trophy, becoming the first Montreal player to win top rookie honors since Ken Dryden in 1971-72.
A second-round pick (62nd overall) at the 2022 NHL Draft, Hutson has recorded one assist through three games this season.
--Field Level Media
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