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

[Boss Man Hughes]

they don't count.




Usually they don't do it that way, for some reason they started the season a week earlier then usual but I never checked into why.

They play the European games before the rest of the season starts. Presumably so the 2 teams can get back to North America and get over jet lag before their next games.

Hockey DB has removed the points, weird.

Hockeydb corrected their mistake. They play exhibition games against Canadian university teams. The stats don't count

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

1 of his 2 assists from last night

16 looks smaller than him.

I almost hate saying this because it’s talked about way too much, but he looks bigger to me already.

 

[MD thaivuN]

16 looks smaller than him.

I almost hate saying this because it’s talked about way too much, but he looks bigger to me already.

that's because he is smaller than Hutson There's plenty of 5'09" and shorter players on that roster

 

[Runner77]

The kid is tiny, let's not kid ourselves. IF he grows, he'll likely max out at 5-9 tops.

That said, his instincts, skills, and swagger are top-notch. And, for anyone paying attention, the NHL is no longer a "big man's game." If the kid can perfect his gap control and add enough strength to compete against men, he'll bottom out as a Shayne Gostisbehere type... but only if given the chance to learn on the job and make mistakes. The example I'll use is Erik Karlsson...

When Karlsson broke into the NHL, he was a riverboat gambler who would take tons of chances and get burnt on occasion. He also lost some physical battles (but the NHL was a bit bigger and stronger then). The Sens gave him tons of leash to create and he ended up one of the best offensive defensemen of his generation. If he was drafted by a team who hampered him and didn't let him take chances and make mistakes, his career could have gone the way of David Rundblad of sorts.

Realistic case for Hutson -- 2nd or 3rd pair D with PP1 duty and 55+ point upside (Gostisbehere). Best case for Huston -- Quinn Hughes like.

This time next year, he'll be one of the most hyped D prospects on the planet, the way Olen Zellweger was this summer.

Gostisbehere is a defensive black hole, I don’t see Hutson being anywhere in that stratosphere even as a downside risk.

Hutson owns stellar hockey IQ and knows how to defend and to position himself despite the challenges posed by his size.

Not a fan of these comparables with other players, whether they be flattering or not. Every player needs to be assessed on his own merits.

 

[SlafySZN]

16 looks smaller than him.

I almost hate saying this because it’s talked about way too much, but he looks bigger to me already.

On the BU website #16 is listed 5’8, Hutson is around 5’8.5 so it make sense he looks a little taller

 

[Mrb1p]

16 looks smaller than him.

I almost hate saying this because it’s talked about way too much, but he looks bigger to me already.

16 is smaller, go back two pages theres a picture of the two side by side. Lane has at least an inch on him. The height issue is overblown, wll he needs is strength and weight now.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

16 is smaller, go back two pages theres a picture of the two side by side. Lane has at least an inch on him. The height issue is overblown, wll he needs is strength and weight now.

From what i saw of the pic, easily 2 inches taller than #16.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[tooji]

He is agile as f but he needs to make his stride more effective. Especially on crossovers it looks like he is wasting a lot of movement.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Wats]

I think it's safe to say he's easily the most dynamic prospect in this organization right now.

 

[SlafySZN]

I think it's safe to say he's easily the most dynamic prospect in this organization right now.

He’s Caufield, but a defenseman.

 

[HostileCapSpace]

First goal by Hutson. Edit: Just noticed the French in the tweet. lol

 

[dcyhabs]

He is agile as f but he needs to make his stride more effective. Especially on crossovers it looks like he is wasting a lot of movement.

And he’s working on it with Adam Nicholas.

 

[Andrei79]

First goal by Hutson. Edit: Just noticed the French in the tweet. lol

Honestly the French is awesome. These guys know we're going to love him, especially after his late growth spurt next year

 

[The Great Weal]

Assist too lol. NCAA might be too easy for him already.

 

[habsfan891]

Assist too lol. NCAA might be too easy for him already.

I'm happy to see this I knew he'd tear up the ncaa

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

And he’s working on it with Adam Nicholas.

Nicholas is not a skating coach and I doubt that he is working with Hutson while he is with BU.

 

[morhilane]

Nicholas is not a skating coach and I doubt that he is working with Hutson while he is with BU.

Nicholas is a skating coach, that was his first gig. He moved to more general skill coaching later.

 

[rik schau]

Can he do a slapper?

 

[KevSkillz4]

What a pick. He looks like Caufield at defenseman. This guy is going to be so much fun to watch!!

 

[Tetragrammaton]

Weakest looking kid I have ever seen, looks about 140 pounds. Hoping for the best!

 

[morhilane]

Weakest looking kid I have ever seen, looks about 140 pounds. Hoping for the best!

He was 146-148 pounds at the draft, so you have good eyes for weight.

 

[Wats]

Assist too lol. NCAA might be too easy for him already.

Maybe production wise, but having low amount of games let's him train more to get stronger. Good situation.