I don't see any legitimate argument against Hutson. Especially with how he's played down the stretch, when the Habs have needed him the most. He's been dominating possession for the last 2 months, with a 59.3% xG share in his last 20 games...
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Yeah, precisely this.
I do think he will struggle more against better competition, who are just more competent at gaining the zone. But a lot of defending is just keeping the puck out of your zone, and he does that really well.
He's a guy you
probably want to keep off the ice vs the other team's top offensive units, but it's not like you have to gameplan around that fact, as he's still not a huge liability or anything. Pair him with a heavier defensive partner who can interrupt the cycle and defend the front of the net.