Player Discussion Lane Hutson Part 2

[Kudo Shinichi]

If Hutson can't have the separation speed from Dach in that case and Dach catches up to him causing him to go in the corner, the move is a failure. Like I said, what's the point if he can't do anything with it (hypothetically) like in this case where Dach just doesn't let him cut to the middle and score like how Makar did due to his skating?

The move isn't a failure. It creates an opening out of nothing. It also opens up a lot more possibilities. He doesn't need to skate all the way to net, he could pass or do something else.

This guy literally focuses on how his deception is what makes him a special player at the NHL level.

So? I never said Hughes wasn't deceptive.

So where are you going with your "much more dominant" argument if you can acknowledge that Hughes was a better prospect?

Where I was going at with my initial point was that Hutson doesn't have elite skating ability, but he has other attributes (ex: deception) that could make him a special player in the nhl.

 

[Destopcorner]

His real comparable is Fox, plain and simple. Skating is not on par with Makar and QH but deception sure is since he needs to burn his defender without the burst of speed. That kid is just dirty sometimes.

 

[26Mats]

His real comparable is Fox, plain and simple. Skating is not on par with Makar and QH but deception sure is since he needs to burn his defender without the burst of speed. That kid is just dirty sometimes.

Want to see him really put on muscle over the next year or two in the NCAA, even if he's torching the league.

 

[BLONG7]

Want to see him really put on muscle over the next year or two in the NCAA, even if he's torching the league.

How big do we think this kid can get? I just keep thinking his size will be a major issue when he makes the jump to the AHL/NHL....

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

How big do we think this kid can get? I just keep thinking his size will be a major issue when he makes the jump to the AHL/NHL....

He barely finished growing his bones and his present size allows for much mass growth.

Like any 5'10 guy, he probably can get to a very fit 190-200

 

[26Mats]

How big do we think this kid can get? I just keep thinking his size will be a major issue when he makes the jump to the AHL/NHL....

Gallagher wasn't that thick when he entered the league. He was kind of small and slow. Then he got jacked, and the added muscle actually helped his speed.

We'll see if that's the case. Some players get slowed down by the extra weight. But I've noticed a couple players that get faster by bulking up, only to lose a step at 30, like Gallagjer and Subban - though each may have lost a step due to injury.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Gallagher wasn't that thick when he entered the league. He was kind of small and slow. Then he got jacked, and the added muscle actually helped his speed.

We'll see if that's the case. Some players get slowed down by the extra weight. But I've noticed a couple players that get faster by bulking up, only to lose a step at 30, like Gallagjer and Subban - though each may have lost a step due to injury.

Gallagher was always thick and slow, obviously he got bigger and has slowed down but he was definitely a thicker kid than most at his height.

 

[BLONG7]

Gallagher wasn't that thick when he entered the league. He was kind of small and slow. Then he got jacked, and the added muscle actually helped his speed.

We'll see if that's the case. Some players get slowed down by the extra weight. But I've noticed a couple players that get faster by bulking up, only to lose a step at 30, like Gallagjer and Subban - though each may have lost a step due to injury.

We can only hope, Hutson can make the show, and be an impact player until his early 30's

 

[26Mats]

Gallagher was always thick and slow, obviously he got bigger and has slowed down but he was definitely a thicker kid than most at his height.

I wouldn't call rookie Gallagher thick:

But he still went to the net as if in his mind he was Josh Anderson's size.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I wouldn't call rookie Gallagher thick:

But he still went to the net as if in his mind he was Josh Anderson's size.

That is not rookie Gallagher.

That is 18 year old Gallagher at training camp wearing 73. He was significantly thicker when he made the team two years later.

 

[Nedved]

Love that he's going back to college. Hopefully the focus this year is rounding out his game, developing an exercise routine to put on strength, and letting him blossom as a QB on the PP.

I would've been upset if he went pro. go slow and develop, and he will be ready in 3 years, maybe 4.

 

[David Suzuki]

That is not rookie Gallagher.

That is 18 year old Gallagher at training camp wearing 73. He was significantly thicker when he made the team two years later.

He wore 73 in his rookie year until we traded for Ryder fwiw

 

[Captain97]

He barely finished growing his bones and his present size allows for much mass growth.

Like any 5'10 guy, he probably can get to a very fit 190-200

I'm 5'10 and in my early 20s was in that 195-200 range very fit. I dont think Hutson has the frame to carry the muscle needed to be there.

I think he caps out around 180 which would be fine.

 

[Wats]

Maybe the opposition players aren't big but he doesn't seem overly tiny on the ice visually at least. He's definitely already taller than Caufield and Gallagher.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I'm 5'10 and in my early 20s was in that 195-200 range very fit. I dont think Hutson has the frame to carry the muscle needed to be there.

I think he caps out around 180 which would be fine.

Based on what? We're not even sure his bone growth is over. Did you observe him , measure his bones, structure and thickness?

 

[shamrun]

 

[Captain Mountain]

He barely finished growing his bones and his present size allows for much mass growth.

Like any 5'10 guy, he probably can get to a very fit 190-200

Depends on the frame, not just height.

You also have to wonder if getting to 190-200 is even something he'd want to do. Realistically, Hutson needs to play at a weight that allows him to play his game. He doesn't need to be build like Boullion, he needs to be able to keep his mobility and shiftiness.

Most guys his height and with an even remotely play style are nowhere near 190-200 lbs.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

That's a superstar kind of goal.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Who is 24 and why did his bump barely even move Lane Hutson at all lol

That's a superstar kind of goal.

Him taking the check and barely budging is pretty nice to see

 

[BLONG7]

Still looks small, what is his height and weight right now??

Man he has some serious talent though..................this could be an amazing pick by GuGo if the kid can put on some muscle....

 

[Naslundforever]

His initial lateral stride at his own blue line was solid there wow

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

His initial lateral stride at his own blue line was solid there wow

For a supposed bad skater, that doesn't seem to stop him.

 

[Deebs]

For a supposed bad skater, that doesn't seem to stop him.

I've never heard someone call him a bad skater.....those folks are crazy

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

I've never heard someone call him a bad skater.....those folks are crazy

Some did.

 

[Vachon23]

For a supposed bad skater, that doesn't seem to stop him.

There is a difference between bad skater and not the fastest.

Hutson always had good edges but the problem was the speed