Prospect Info: Lane Hutson Part 2

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Nobody's out to get you. It just seems that his overhype triggers you. It seems that way, but it could be that it doesn't and I'm misinterpreting. It's fine either way. Bringing up points about his physical limitations and skating is good discussion, as they're legitimate points.

No, you're not misinterpreting. He was literally triggered by people suggesting Lane had grown an inch or two, and calling them similar to antivaxers, even though there are studies showing half of kids grow at least one inch on average after 18yold.

Then it was the backskating. More triggered words thrown out by our resident triggerman.

Then it was Lane's 'monster' thighs being photoshopped, triggerland extraordinaire.

This week it's walls of text galore because Tyson simply said he's a top 5 talent in his draft.

Yeeeah... triggered.

I might have skipped a few episodes as I was on hiatus.

 

[Frankenheimer]

He's going to make a lot of posters in this thread look silly.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

No, you're not misinterpreting. He was literally triggered by people suggesting Lane had grown an inch or two, and calling them similar to antivaxers, even though there are studies showing half of kids grow at least one inch on average after 18yold.

Then it was the backskating. More triggered words thrown out by our resident triggerman.

Then it was Lane's 'monster' thighs being photoshopped, triggerland extraordinaire.

This week it's walls of text galore because Tyson simply said he's a top 5 talent in his draft.

Yeeeah... triggered.

I might have skipped a few episodes as I was on hiatus.

Always feel vindicated when I look at a thread of everyone replying to no-one on my end lol

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

To say that Slaf doesn't look particularly special aside from his size is an asinine assertion and entirely discredits the rest of your post.

Do you think that a single GM would need to think more than a split second about who they would rather have between Slaf and Hutson? It would be 32 - 0 in Slaf's favour anf that is not a knock on Lane but Slaf is a much more important piece to any team.

It very well could be 32 - 0 if you were to ask today. And I think most people here (myself included) would see Slaf as having more upside. But that doesn't mean that's how it's going to play out. Hutson has already demonstrated the ability to dominate over his peers at a level that isn't often seen. He's an intriguing player and could well outperform Slaf. It's not insane for anyone to believe this. I think he's got legit superstar potential.

It's one thing to say Slaf has more upside and is likely to outperform Hutson. It's a whole other thing to say he'll do it with the certainty you've given in your posts. 2nd rounder or not, size difference or not... Hutson has genuine star potential. He could well turn out to be our best player. Time will tell.

Btw, I have zero problem with somebody being skeptical about a player. That's all well and good. I just think you go overboard in how you paint this sometimes.

 

[Ozmodiar]

He's going to make a lot of posters in this thread look silly.

They already do.

Hutson’s a treat.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

So, did Lane got an assist on the Habs last goal ?

 

[KevSkillz4]

Seriously guys, Habs don't draft a electric forward like Michkov in 2023, but they have such a electric guy with Lane Hutson. I'm soo happy to have him with my favorite team. He is going to be such a creative offensive D-man for sure. He is going to put 55a++ and put goals aswell. He have great snipe.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

So, did Lane got an assist on the Habs last goal ?

yes

 

[OldCraig71]

I saw the replay of the big hit that he received today. Did he come back and play a regular shift after that?

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Yeah ok. I don't need 9 paragraphs to make my point. He is as talented skill wise as any player chosen in the 2022 draft.

I think what @Estimated_Prophet was trying to say was that he is a top five talent, but size doesn’t play a factor in talent- rather in player profile

 

[overlords]

I saw the replay of the big hit that he received today. Did he come back and play a regular shift after that?

Sure did.

 

[OldCraig71]

Sure did.

I will worry about him every time he takes a big hit. Some big, strong boys are playing pro, and most are quicker than the ones in college hockey.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Sure did.

He’s a tough kid. Competitor for sure! Saw that last year when he got into a fight against the Swedes.

 

[SlafySZN]

I will worry about him every time he takes a big hit. Some big, strong boys are playing pro, and most are quicker than the ones in college hockey.

He was more than fine after!

 

[Skip Bayless]

I didn't notice him at all this weekend

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I didn't notice him at all this weekend

As if you'd notice any player under 6 feet

 

[Scintillating10]

He is Dynamic skater going to quarterback a great powerplay. Something we been missing since forever. Reminds me the Hughes kids. Probably be like Quinn, win a Norris someday.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

From 32 thoughts.

Friedman - I was talking about Michkov and the calder and I got a text from a Habs player that just said Hutson will make a run for it.


Friedman thinks Hutson will have a harder curve as he will be more of a focus.


He added that the Habs players really think highly of Hutson

You can fast forward to the 9:30ish mark to start to hear Friedman and Bukaskas or whatever talk about him

 

[WeThreeKings]

From 32 thoughts.

Friedman - I was talking about Michkov and the calder and I got a text from a Habs player that just said Hutson will make a run for it.


Friedman thinks Hutson will have a harder curve as he will be more of a focus.


He added that the Habs players really think highly of Hutson

You can fast forward to the 9:30ish mark to start to hear Friedman and Bukaskas or whatever talk about him

I'm not sure how Hutson will be more of a focus than Michkov considering Philly has like one other forward who can score?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I'm not sure how Hutson will be more of a focus than Michkov considering Philly has like one other forward who can score?

The weak answer was his size, which is like .5 inches smaller than Michkov.

 

[shamrun]

I didn't notice him at all this weekend

 

[Vachon23]

I had very good comments about him. Very humble, focus and works very hard

 

[montreal]

I will worry about him every time he takes a big hit. Some big, strong boys are playing pro, and most are quicker than the ones in college hockey.

People said the exact same thing with Caufield,

 

[salbutera]

I'm not sure how Hutson will be more of a focus than Michkov considering Philly has like one other forward who can score?

Because there’s some 30K fans in the Philly area (20K of whom who attend home games) - Flyers are a distraction between NFL, NBA and MLB seasons

Media attention is completely opposite of Mtl as well - Michkov will have nowhere near the glare / focus as Hutson on every shift & game etc

 

[Trabdy2]

I really liked what I saw from Hutson on the weekend. Definitely looks like a high ceiling player and he appears to be NHL ready to me. He has the ability to routinely create something out of nothing with his vision, agility, and stickhandling. His skating and mobility should be fine at the NHL level.

As with all young defencemen, he'll make mistakes this season and may get scratched from time to time though if he's up with the big club.