Prospect Info: [2022 - 62nd] Lane Hutson (NCAA - Boston University)

[Paddy17]

If he doesn't make it as a small D, we can always convert him to center.

 

[Alexandre Magny]

Eliteprospect dit qu'il jouera a l'universitée seulement en 2023-2024 est-ce exact ou c'est une erreur et jouera à l'universitée en 2022-2023 ?

 

[Habsfan18]

Eliteprospect dit qu'il jouera a l'universitée seulement en 2023-2024 est-ce exact ou c'est une erreur et jouera à l'universitée en 2022-2023 ?

Hutson clarified that he’ll be playing at BU this upcoming season (22-23). Not sure why EP says 23-24.

 

[Alexandre Magny]

Hutson a précisé qu'il jouera à BU cette saison (22-23). Je ne sais pas pourquoi EP dit 23-24.

Bonne nouvelle alors car ce pick a tout pour être le vol du draft, il est petit mais a eu des stats supérieures a Fox et Hugues au même âge sans pour autant négliger le côté défensif , il est tellement intelligent avec la rondelle et a un IQ hockey bien au dessus de la moyenne. Prédiction pour moi ce gars jouera LNH et fera plusieurs saisons de 50 a 60 points.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

If he doesn't make it as a small D, we can always convert him to center.

This was a gutsy pick. With the team having so may draft picks, a consideration of this player’s incredible skill levels and no pressing need for the team to compete now, a swing for the fences late in the second round was reasonable in all the circumstances. For the second time in the draft, the team’s management chose to ignore the popular consensus, in Hutson’s case, that he lacks the size to play effectively in the NHL.

While I understand the calculus of the decision, at this point in the draft, I would have chosen another defenceman, London Knights’, Isiah George. While following Mailloux’s development I came away impressed with George’ combination mobility, size and vision. He looks very similar to Morgan Reilly at the same stage of their respective development curves. It would not surprise me if George has a better career than many of the defencemen taken before him. While George may not have the home rum potential of Hutson, he’s certainly able to be a triple. And who here doesn’t like triples particularly at the end of the second round?

 

[Ezpz]

So is this guy's nickname Bones? It's gotta be.

 

[cphabs]

His hockeydb profile pic suggests he's about to start noticing girls for the first time:

Fantastic lmao

 

[HostileCapSpace]

Can't wait to see his playoff beard. Should be something...

 

[montreal]

Hutson clarified that he’ll be playing at BU this upcoming season (22-23). Not sure why EP says 23-24.

because he was supposed to be there the following season but like Poehling he advanced his studies so he could join his older brother who will be a Freshman next year as well at BU.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

It’s a great gamble. Not many 5’8” dmen league wide, but if he does get to that 5’10” 185 range he can be a superstar. Just needs to be big enough to survive.

 

[Captain97]

Ironically enough, Slaf has the opposite problem weight wise. He has the type of frame where he could probably balloon up to 240 real easy. Keeping him around 215-220 will be key.

Why? 240lbs might be his ideal weight. Some guys with big frames look sickly of they get to light. Slaf hadn't filled out yet and some reports have him at 230lbs. I'm guessing his "man weight" will be 240.

It’s a great gamble. Not many 5’8” dmen league wide, but if he does get to that 5’10” 185 range he can be a superstar. Just needs to be big enough to survive.

Is his confirmed height 5'8 I've seen everything from 5'7 - 5'9?

Edit: these were supposed to be separate, HF bugs.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Why? 240lbs might be his ideal weight. Some guys with big frames look sickly of they get to light. Slaf hadn't filled out yet and some reports have him at 230lbs. I'm guessing his "man weight" will be 240.



Is his confirmed height 5'8 I've seen everything from 5'7 - 5'9?

Edit: these were supposed to be separate, HF bugs.

He measured 5’8.25” at the combine.

 

[Captain97]

He measured 5’8.25” at the combine.

Thankyou, considering the bone age thing and his dad and brother both growing after turning 19 and ending up 5'11 I have a lot of hope for this kid.

5'10 - 5'11 is fine height. Just really need him to put on some muscle too.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Is he advancing his commitment? EP says 2023-24.

Yes. He was asked after the draft what his plans are for next year since he is set to go to BU in 2023-24.

He confirmed that he is actually going this fall. So he will be in the NCAA next year.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Thankyou, considering the bone age thing and his dad and brother both growing after turning 19 and ending up 5'11 I have a lot of hope for this kid.

5'10 - 5'11 is fine height. Just really need him to put on some muscle too.

That's the best news. If he can become 5"10 (Like Girard and Hughes) or 5"11 (Like Fox and Makar).

That would be really perfect.

Amazing pick by Habs!

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

If he becomes a quality player for the Habs I will be satisfied with this selection

 

[Kaladin]

He probably will grow a bit more. Don’t see what the issue is in bringing medical reports to show he has still has room to grow when size is an obvious factor. The fact he’s made it this far with his condition is a credit to him.

His "condition" lol. Said condition being he's short?

Let's not stigmatize the vertically challenged.

 

[GobigorGohome]

Kid looks like he could have been a top 5 pick if he wasn't so small.

But he Is small and tiny .Facts first

 

[Adam Michaels]

Spurgeon is 5'9" and 166 lbs.

He's had:
5 x 20+ point seasons
3 x 30+ point seasons
2 x 40+ point seasons

And has 5 x 10+ goal seasons.

 

[cphabs]

Yes. He was asked after the draft what his plans are for next year since he is set to go to BU in 2023-24.

He confirmed that he is actually going this fall. So he will be in the NCAA next year.

Did he graduate HS early? Honest question and thanks.

 

[Montreal Impact FC]

Yeah he’s insanely dynamic, reminds me a bit of marner the way he uses his hands, edges and vision

what NCAA team has his rights?

If i remeber correctly I heard he was comparing his own style to Marner.

So if you didnt hear it before, than you anlyzed his game the same way he does.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Yeah he’s insanely dynamic, reminds me a bit of marner the way he uses his hands, edges and vision

what NCAA team has his rights?

It's in the title.

Boston University. He'll play with Luke Tuch.

Did he graduate HS early? Honest question and thanks.

I imagine if he's going to college, he graduated.

 

[Mrb1p]

Who cares about his height...

 

[cphabs]

This kid is going to wreck shop! Why? Besides his skills? He brought a f***ing doctor’s excuse for his size while being interviewed… That my friends? Is called filthy!

 

[Frankenheimer]

His "condition" lol. Said condition being he's short?

Let's not stigmatize the vertically challenged.

From what I understand his bone growth is delayed relative to age. How would you define it? Go sniff around elsewhere to show your woke. Dead end here.