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

[montreal]

That makes his production even more impressive imo

at times though this season he has been on the top PP unit. They have toyed with a Fensore Hutson PP unit so we'll see if they change it as the season goes on.

 

[SlafySZN]

I saw Lane's younger brother Cole play for the first time this weekend for the US NTDP U17's (we've been out of town for the past 5 weeks). He's small, just like his "big" brother. Didn't do much in either game (no points), but Cole is still on a PPG pace of 17 points in 17 games (1G 16A).

I wouldn't hold out too much hope for a growth spurt. The genes are not looking promising for that, but there is talent in those genes.

Both Lane’s older brother and father got their growth spurt between 18 years old and around 20 years old.

His brother Quinn was 5’9 at 18 like Lane and now at 20 he is around 5’11, same with his dad.

 

[calder candidate]

Both Lane’s older brother and father got their growth spurt between 18 years old and around 20 years old.

His brother Quinn was 5’9 at 18 like Lane and now at 20 he is around 5’11, same with his dad.

all this talk about is family and report from dr. have been repeated a million time. It is nice but this guy was/is able to dominate at 5’8/5’9 he has thing to work on and that is what will make it break is transition to the next level. growing two inch would be very nice but it actually doesn’t make him a better player.

 

[SlafySZN]

all this talk about is family and report from dr. have been repeated a million time. It is nice but this guy was/is able to dominate at 5’8/5’9 he has thing to work on and that is what will make it break is transition to the next level. growing two inch would be very nice but it actually doesn’t make him a better player.

He’s an insane player already.

 

[Habs10Habs]

With all the hype surrounding Lane's offense. I decided to pay more attention to his defense. Due to his lack of size, he's not able to overpower opposing forwards. I have noticed that he has very good positioning and is very good at using his stick as a deterrent. He still obviously needs some work and some more strength. His defense is far from being the liability that I assumed it would be.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Both Lane’s older brother and father got their growth spurt between 18 years old and around 20 years old.

His brother Quinn was 5’9 at 18 like Lane and now at 20 he is around 5’11, same with his dad.

We keep hearing this and it's hard to know the truth. Did their family really track it that accurately?

Hope this is the case cause it helps. I think the most important part is his weight/strength. At this stage, he's not going to be a Xhekaj or Guhle but can he reach 5'-11" and maybe 190 lbs. But he has a long way to go to get there.

He’s an insane player already.

Drive and Determination combine with skating/skill/IQ is top notch. If he continues to put up points and drive the play as he moves through the NCAA (WJC) and then turns Pro, we got a dynamic puck mover who can really turn the needle on our PP.

Maybe he becomes a offensive version of Girard? Girard is 5'-10" and 170 lbs. I think that size is reachable for Hutson. Girard has a lot of milage on him now at age 24.... seems to be getting into injury issues lately

 

[SlafySZN]

We keep hearing this and it's hard to know the truth. Did their family really track it that accurately?

Hope this is the case cause it helps. I think the most important part is his weight/strength. At this stage, he's not going to be a Xhekaj or Guhle but can he reach 5'-11" and maybe 190 lbs. But he has a long way to go to get there.



Drive and Determination combine with skating/skill/IQ is top notch. If he continues to put up points and drive the play as he moves through the NCAA (WJC) and then turns Pro, we got a dynamic puck mover who can really turn the needle on our PP.

Maybe he becomes a offensive version of Girard? Girard is 5'-10" and 170 lbs. I think that size is reachable for Hutson. Girard has a lot of milage on him now at age 24.... seems to be getting into injury issues lately

Yes they did, and with tests his doctor said it will most likely be the same for him.

It might not happen, who knows but that’s not some made up story lol.

 

[cphabs]

yeah it's weird to me that he just doesn't have crazy straight line speed. If that doesn't improve he could stagnate. Like I said on another thread, best case scenario is he takes Caufield like leaps in that area. If he does he'll be fine. Not too worried about the size. But yeah get faster for sure, dude.


Yeah he seems to just create a ton. Montreal showed that highlight package where at least half the highlights weren't even points and they were fantastic plays by him that easily could've translated to goals. If he irons out his game he's a high end offensive stud back there. No question.

Not sure. Hs apparently has enough speed to catch up to his offense, which was on a breakaway, to score the GWG. I’m no expert, just the eye test, but simply WOW!

 

[Gillings]

I saw Lane's younger brother Cole play for the first time this weekend for the US NTDP U17's (we've been out of town for the past 5 weeks). He's small, just like his "big" brother. Didn't do much in either game (no points), but Cole is still on a PPG pace of 17 points in 17 games (1G 16A).

I wouldn't hold out too much hope for a growth spurt. The genes are not looking promising for that, but there is talent in those genes.

Should the Canadiens convert him to forward?
A player like Lane seems to fit in somewhere in the line-up but who goes?

 

[26Mats]

Should the Canadiens convert him to forward?
A player like Lane seems to fit in somewhere in the line-up but who goes?

if he proves to be a defensive liability because of his size, yes, we should.

 

[SlafySZN]

if he proves to be a defensive liability because of his size, yes, we should.

He’s not, he’s pretty good defensively.

 

[McGees]

 

[26Mats]

He’s not, he’s pretty good defensively.

I'm talking about at the NHL level, which we haven't seen yet, unless one has a crystal ball.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

I'm talking about at the NHL level, which we haven't seen yet, unless one has a crystal ball.

I have no doubts, his talent will transfer to the NHL, i said the same about Caufield.

 

[26Mats]

I have no doubts, his talent will transfer to the NHL, i said the same about Caufield.

I think they will too. I'm just not sure he'll be able to play defense 5 on 5. and if he can't, I am fine if he plays forward 5 on 5 and QB's the pp.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

I think they will too. I'm just not sure he'll be able to play defense 5 on 5. and if he can't, I am fine if he plays forward 5 on 5 and QB's the pp.

Don't think it will be a problem, players that have off the chart talent like this, always find a way to compensate, for their weakness.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

How many players have gone from F to D, or D to F at the NHL level in the last 20 years?
The Hutson to forward conversion talk needs to die.

 

[26Mats]

How many players have changed positions at the NHL level in the last 20 years?
The Hutson to forward conversion talk needs to die.

How about you worry about what you want to talk about and others will worry about what they want to talk about? How about that?

Don't think it will be a problem, players that have off the chart talent like this, always find a way to compensate, for their weakness.

Well, we'll find out...

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

How about you worry about what you want to talk about and others will worry about what they want to talk about? How about that?

That doesn't change the fact that it almost never happens.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Both Lane’s older brother and father got their growth spurt between 18 years old and around 20 years old.

His brother Quinn was 5’9 at 18 like Lane and now at 20 he is around 5’11, same with his dad.

These are just claims that Lane has made without any proof. Every 5'11" person was 5'9" at some time.........Lane had every reason in the world to take liberties with these time lines.

You continue to treat his pending magical growth spurt as a certainty when there is likely very little chance of significant growth. Can't we just deal with the current facts and not filter the conversation through this Utopian fairy tale. I am much more concerned with him putting on muscle and working on his back skating than debating whether he is going to experience a very rare, significant late growth spurt.....if it happens great, but until then it is a ridiculous thing tp keeping steering the conversation towards.

 

[Ezpz]

We keep hearing this and it's hard to know the truth. Did their family really track it that accurately?

Hope this is the case cause it helps. I think the most important part is his weight/strength. At this stage, he's not going to be a Xhekaj or Guhle but can he reach 5'-11" and maybe 190 lbs. But he has a long way to go to get there.



Drive and Determination combine with skating/skill/IQ is top notch. If he continues to put up points and drive the play as he moves through the NCAA (WJC) and then turns Pro, we got a dynamic puck mover who can really turn the needle on our PP.

Maybe he becomes a offensive version of Girard? Girard is 5'-10" and 170 lbs. I think that size is reachable for Hutson. Girard has a lot of milage on him now at age 24.... seems to be getting into injury issues lately

Lidstrom played at 6'1 191 by the end of his career, but played much lighter than that in the "roughest" era of all time and is still considered possibly the GOAT of technical defensive play. I think smarts are the most important thing and Hutson seems very smart.

 

[cphabs]

These are just claims that Lane has made without any proof. Every 5'11" person was 5'9" at some time.........Lane had every reason in the world to take liberties with these time lines.

You continue to treat his pending magical growth spurt as a certainty when there is likely very little chance of significant growth. Can't we just deal with the current facts and not filter the conversation through this Utopian fairy tale. I am much more concerned with him putting on muscle and working on his back skating than debating whether he is going to experience a very rare, significant late growth spurt.....if it happens great, but until then it is a ridiculous thing tp keeping steering the conversation towards.

Fairytale? We are f***ing witnessing it in a 5’ something 160lb rookie D. In the most competitive branch of NCAA. PPG and? That winning goal against BC lmfao! Legend

 

[26Mats]

That doesn't change the fact that it almost never happens.

Hutson is Hutson. Whoever came before him was whoever came before him.

If I was asininely using the past I could say: when was the last time there was a 5'7 dman in the NHL?

Or when was the last time the Hans had a #1 Asian center? Hasn't happened, therefore Suzuki will never be that.

When was the last time the Habs had a 5'9 50 goal scorer? Hasn't happened on the modern era, therefore Cole will never score 50?

When was there ever a player a European captain of a Stanley Cup team? At one point it had never happened and people were telling us it won't happen.

People said you can't put 4 forwards on the pp, or 5 forwards, because no one else had done it in the past...

Hutson is a special talent. Whatever happened kn the past is irrelevant. He will define what he is capable of, irrespective of what others did or didn't do in the past.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Fairytale? We are f***ing witnessing it in a 5’ something 160lb rookie D. In the most competitive branch of NCAA. PPG and? That winning goal against BC lmfao! Legend

Not sure that your reading comprehension is up to par buddy.........I was very clearly referring to the growth narrative.

 

[SlafySZN]

These are just claims that Lane has made without any proof. Every 5'11" person was 5'9" at some time.........Lane had every reason in the world to take liberties with these time lines.

You continue to treat his pending magical growth spurt as a certainty when there is likely very little chance of significant growth. Can't we just deal with the current facts and not filter the conversation through this Utopian fairy tale. I am much more concerned with him putting on muscle and working on his back skating than debating whether he is going to experience a very rare, significant late growth spurt.....if it happens great, but until then it is a ridiculous thing tp keeping steering the conversation towards.

You really seems upset for some reason.

How’d you know if it’s ‘’claims he made without any proof’’ ?

Yes there was proof from his doctor. But for some reason you seems upset when he says he grew half an inch during the summer, saying he’s lying or saying he has no proof of his family’s history with growth spur and what his doctor saw.

Weird thing to want to argue about.