Prospect Info: Lane Hutson Part 2

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Paraphrase “he’s super competitive. He gets angry if we lose. He’s one of the most competitive players I’ve seen”.

I think that’s what doesn’t get said enough. You see it late in the game when his team needs a goal. He goes into overdrive. He had plenty of clutch points in the videos I’ve watched of him. It’s the mark of what sets apart the best from the rest.

That’s a big reason I’m not too worried about his deficiencies that he already shown solid improvements over the course of the year. I’m quite convinced he’ll do whatever it takes to get there.

And if he busts we still got Engstrom lol who I think could truly be a stud. Hutson and Mailloux could top out as 3rd pairing PP specialists and our D could still look damn good.

 

[montreal]

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

He's so dominant, he's like a 5'10' man playing among teenagers.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

He's so dominant, he's like a 5'10' man playing among teenagers.

A ton of skill on that USA team, nevertheless, Hutson showed that he can dominant among his talented peers. As I earlier wrote, I can’t wait to see this wizard passing to Mailloux on Montreal’s power play in two years. This could get very interesting. And dangerous for both opposing players and teammates. I think the first time Gallagher sees Mailloux shooting from the blueline, he will consider honourable retirement.

 

[montreal]

A ton of skill on that USA team, nevertheless, Hutson showed that he can dominant among his talented peers. As I earlier wrote, I can’t wait to see this wizard passing to Mailloux on Montreal’s power play in two years. This could get very interesting. And dangerous for both opposing players and teammates. I think the first time Gallagher sees Mailloux shooting from the blueline, he will consider honourable retirement.

a group of Hutson Reinbacher Guhle Mailloux could be one heck of a core to build around. Granted a lot will need to go right but you can see how this could shape up to be something really special. That said there's still a ways to go so a lot can still go wrong.

But you have 2 high skilled guys with questionable defense to go with 2 big guys that should excel defensively and provide solid physical games. So at least on paper you can see how this could really shape up well if things keep progressing and they take several leaps forward over the next few years.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

a group of Hutson Reinbacher Guhle Mailloux could be one heck of a core to build around. Granted a lot will need to go right but you can see how this could shape up to be something really special. That said there's still a ways to go so a lot can still go wrong.

But you have 2 high skilled guys with questionable defense to go with 2 big guys that should excel defensively and provide solid physical games. So at least on paper you can see how this could really shape up well if things keep progressing and they take several leaps forward over the next few years.

Engstrom is ahead of Mailloux. No question marks with him. Or the only one being if he can continue to improve and how much he can.

He’s so hecking smooth out there. I don’t know if Engstrom quite has the skill to be top pairing material but it’s an open ended question in my books. But he and Reinbacher are our safest bets on the back end imo. Just hope he doesn’t go sideways and can keep improving.

 

[Scriptor]

Engstrom is ahead of Mailloux. No question marks with him. Or the only one being if he can continue to improve and how much he can.

He’s so hecking smooth out there. I don’t know if Engstrom quite has the skill to be top pairing material but it’s an open ended question in my books. But he and Reinbacher are our safest bets on the back end imo. Just hope he doesn’t go sideways and can keep improving.

But he and Reinbacher are our safest bets on the back end imo.

Really? I think Engstrom is a safe bet as a defensive D, with remaining offensive upside, but I wouldn't forget Gush in that conversation.

Montreal has three sure-bet pillars in reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom, IMO. Then we need someone else to pan out from Hutson or Mailloux, with Xhekaj and one of Harris or Barron being able to fill out the D-Corps, but we're also writing off Trudeau pretty quickly when he seems to be coming into his own and should get some time in the NHL with injuries due to arise.

Lots of depth on D, even if some of it is hit or miss.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

But he and Reinbacher are our safest bets on the back end imo.

Really? I think Engstrom is a safe bet as a defensive D, with remaining offensive upside, but I wouldn't forget Gush in that conversation.

Montreal has three sure-bet pillars in reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom, IMO. Then we need someone else to pan out from Hutson or Mailloux, with Xhekaj and one of Harris or Barron being able to fill out the D-Corps, but we're also writing off Trudeau pretty quickly when he seems to be coming into his own and should get some time in the NHL with injuries due to arise.

Lots of depth on D, even if some of it is hit or miss.

Safe bets may help you compete, but only elite talent allows you to win. What is so intriguing about Hutson and Mailloux is they have the potential to be elite offensive talents. Reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom less so. I see the potential for a dangerous power play with those two potentially elite offensive defencemen manning the points. Everything will run through the uber talented Hutson. Teams will have to take away Mailloux's shot. That will leave Caufield and others open. Both Hutson and Mailloux have the vision and passing ability to find the open man, whether it be Dach, Suzuki, Caufield, Newhook or Slafkovsky. This should be fun to watch. I was joking about Gallagher fearing for his life when Mailloux is shooting. But he has reason to be. I watched Mailloux closely last year and while he may have a 100 mph slap shot, currently, he can't hit the side of a barn. He shoots 10 feet high and 15 feet wide. He hits blocking forwards and his own players. But that lack of accuracy may be a good thing. It's like in baseball when a hard throwing pitcher comes in and hits the backstop in his warm up. It's hard to dig in and be comfortable when you're a batter facing that type of wildness. As his reputation grows, when Mailloux winds up, he will part defenders and teammates like Moses parted the Red Sea. As I said, it should be interesting to see.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Safe bets may help you compete, but only elite talent allows you to win. What is so intriguing about Hutson and Mailloux is they have the potential to be elite offensive talents. Reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom less so. I see the potential for a dangerous power play with those two potentially elite offensive defencemen manning the points. Everything will run through the uber talented Hutson. Teams will have to take away Mailloux's shot. That will leave Caufield and others open. Both Hutson and Mailloux have the vision and passing ability to find the open man, whether it be Dach, Suzuki, Caufield, Newhook or Slafkovsky. This should be fun to watch. I was joking about Gallagher fearing for his life when Mailloux is shooting. But he has reason to be. I watched Mailloux closely last year and while he may have a 100 mph slap shot, currently, he can't hit the side of a barn. He shoots 10 feet high and 15 feet wide. He hits blocking forwards and his own players. But that lack of accuracy may be a good thing. It's like in baseball when a hard throwing pitcher comes in and hits the backstop in his warm up. It's hard to dig in and be comfortable when you're a batter facing that type of wildness. As his reputation grows, when Mailloux winds up, he will part defenders and teammates like Moses parted the Red Sea. As I said, it should be interesting to see.

Mailloux's got a powerful and precise wrist shot, and that one-timer is not too shabby also.

 

[Destopcorner]

Those two are taller and way better skaters then Hutson and can use that to hide many inefficiencies in their game. You can't really compare them. Quinn Hughes is small but also a better skater so he's out, Hutson and Spurgeon are very different stylistically so that doesn't work.

The only comparable out of the 200-ish Defenseman in the league is Adam Fox. That fact alone should make anyone a little wary about the hype Hutson is getting.

Hutson's problems are somewhat fixable however until that happens I think Calm is the best thing for everyone here.

I approve the Fox comparison, they have a very similar game, but also invite you to compare their D+1 numbers... Hutson killed it AINEC. Compete level is also much higher. I'm not wary about the hype, kid has it all to succeed and he will get there in time. I read today he gained 10 pounds since his draft day, (saw 17 but it was danslescoulisses... never again) so as long as he hits the gym he'll be fine.

 

[rahad]

Safe bets may help you compete, but only elite talent allows you to win. What is so intriguing about Hutson and Mailloux is they have the potential to be elite offensive talents. Reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom less so. I see the potential for a dangerous power play with those two potentially elite offensive defencemen manning the points. Everything will run through the uber talented Hutson. Teams will have to take away Mailloux's shot. That will leave Caufield and others open. Both Hutson and Mailloux have the vision and passing ability to find the open man, whether it be Dach, Suzuki, Caufield, Newhook or Slafkovsky. This should be fun to watch. I was joking about Gallagher fearing for his life when Mailloux is shooting. But he has reason to be. I watched Mailloux closely last year and while he may have a 100 mph slap shot, currently, he can't hit the side of a barn. He shoots 10 feet high and 15 feet wide. He hits blocking forwards and his own players. But that lack of accuracy may be a good thing. It's like in baseball when a hard throwing pitcher comes in and hits the backstop in his warm up. It's hard to dig in and be comfortable when you're a batter facing that type of wildness. As his reputation grows, when Mailloux winds up, he will part defenders and teammates like Moses parted the Red Sea. As I said, it should be interesting to see.

Reinbacher and Guhle are more complete player. They are good both way. They will be the perfect player to play with two offensive player like Hutson and Mailloux.

 

[Scriptor]

Safe bets may help you compete, but only elite talent allows you to win. What is so intriguing about Hutson and Mailloux is they have the potential to be elite offensive talents. Reinbacher, Guhle and Engstrom less so. I see the potential for a dangerous power play with those two potentially elite offensive defencemen manning the points. Everything will run through the uber talented Hutson. Teams will have to take away Mailloux's shot. That will leave Caufield and others open. Both Hutson and Mailloux have the vision and passing ability to find the open man, whether it be Dach, Suzuki, Caufield, Newhook or Slafkovsky. This should be fun to watch. I was joking about Gallagher fearing for his life when Mailloux is shooting. But he has reason to be. I watched Mailloux closely last year and while he may have a 100 mph slap shot, currently, he can't hit the side of a barn. He shoots 10 feet high and 15 feet wide. He hits blocking forwards and his own players. But that lack of accuracy may be a good thing. It's like in baseball when a hard throwing pitcher comes in and hits the backstop in his warm up. It's hard to dig in and be comfortable when you're a batter facing that type of wildness. As his reputation grows, when Mailloux winds up, he will part defenders and teammates like Moses parted the Red Sea. As I said, it should be interesting to see.

The reincarnation of Gaston Gingras!

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[BehindTheTimes]

I think that the hype is probably out of hand ... This fandom just rated Hutson as its number one prospect. He was drafted at #62 for a reason, and for him to be rated as an elite prospect I think that he would need at least one more season of substantial progression.

I don’t agree here. Hutson is elite, size will be the only concern. The boy can play.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Hutson skates from behind the net to the crease and scores. 6-0.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[tooji]

In the sequence he had to beat every swedish player that was on the ice

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Paraphrase “he’s super competitive. He gets angry if we lose. He’s one of the most competitive players I’ve seen”.

I think that’s what doesn’t get said enough. You see it late in the game when his team needs a goal. He goes into overdrive. He had plenty of clutch points in the videos I’ve watched of him. It’s the mark of what sets apart the best from the rest.

That’s a big reason I’m not too worried about his deficiencies that he already shown solid improvements over the course of the year. I’m quite convinced he’ll do whatever it takes to get there.

And if he busts we still got Engstrom lol who I think could truly be a stud. Hutson and Mailloux could top out as 3rd pairing PP specialists and our D could still look damn good.

Paraphrase “he’s super competitive. He gets angry if we lose. He’s one of the most competitive players I’ve seen”.

I think that’s what doesn’t get said enough. You see it late in the game when his team needs a goal. He goes into overdrive. He had plenty of clutch points in the videos I’ve watched of him. It’s the mark of what sets apart the best from the rest.

That’s a big reason I’m not too worried about his deficiencies that he already shown solid improvements over the course of the year. I’m quite convinced he’ll do whatever it takes to get there.

And if he busts we still got Engstrom lol who I think could truly be a stud. Hutson and Mailloux could top out as 3rd pairing PP specialists and our D could still look damn good.

I don’t know about Engstrom, but I fully agree on Hutson, imo he’s as blue chip as they come and there’s nothing going to prevent him from getting there. He’s got “it” and I’m not even a little bit concerned.
When the game is on the line he wants the puck on his stick. His competitiveness and eagerness to improve are too great. There is no way he doesn’t make it imo. He’s the anti Louis Leblanc. Skills for days and desire to dominate.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Thanks for posting. Yep, he’s got talent.

Interestingly, I’ve been reading about his brother Cole. Sounds like he’s the same kind of player and may even be a bit better. The announcer referenced him being a carbon copy. Should be interesting to see if he’s drafted top ten.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

A ton of skill on that USA team, nevertheless, Hutson showed that he can dominant among his talented peers. As I earlier wrote, I can’t wait to see this wizard passing to Mailloux on Montreal’s power play in two years. This could get very interesting. And dangerous for both opposing players and teammates. I think the first time Gallagher sees Mailloux shooting from the blueline, he will consider honourable retirement.

Eiserman looked great in those highlights too.

The reincarnation of Gaston Gingras!

Gingras had a great shot!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Hutson sets up Nazar for the hat trick. Then he sets up Snuggerud who missed as he has misses several chance tonight.

 

[LesHabitants]

A ton of skill on that USA team, nevertheless, Hutson showed that he can dominant among his talented peers. As I earlier wrote, I can’t wait to see this wizard passing to Mailloux on Montreal’s power play in two years. This could get very interesting. And dangerous for both opposing players and teammates. I think the first time Gallagher sees Mailloux shooting from the blueline, he will consider honourable retirement.

Hopefully they call him up soon then.

 

[CHwest]

Actually he is pushing 175.5 cm so yes he is getting there.

 

[ryan callahan]

''Bad skater'' lmao. Anyone calling him anything lower than merely a good skater is kidding themselves.

 

[montreal]