Prospect Info: Lane Hutson Part 2

[SannywithoutCompy]

You don't add speed unless the skating mechanic is truly terrible. You can improve technique and strength to his legs but overall it's not an easy fix. I think the most important is learning on how to use his skating to his advantage and work on his gap control. I still believe he is too smart to not improve his positioning when facing faster player with a player like him the most important his limiting the impact of his flaws and let him uses his strength to his advantage, that will take time, reps and a lot video coaching. He is ready for the NHL, he needs to compete against the best to improve that part of his game.

There are definitely mechanical fixes he can do. I've said it before but if I'm Montreal I'm giving Barb a blank cheque's to work with him.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I know they won’t ever do it because blah blah veteran, but this kid needs to start on PP1. Matheson is too static and predictable. The PP barely has any movement and is too easy to defend. No one is taking defenders out of position to open up lanes.

He’ll be on PP1 at some point. Will he start there? Maybe not as Matheson is in that seat. But that’s all the more reason to play them both there.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

When you watch thousands of games you can generally predict where a player is going to pass to or move they are going to make or at least attempt to. Suzuki completes the predictable play at a high percentage rate, Matheson would execute at an above average rate, Newhook at an average rate and someone like Armia ( or Eller previously) doesn’t even see or try to execute the predictable play or any play for that matter.

Watching Game 1, Hutson’s vision/IQ are elite and executes the unpredictable play at a high percentage - his linemates were caught off guard many times not expecting the puck that once they get used to him will make him that much more dangerous. He obviously doesn’t have McDavid’s speed/skating but his brain is on the same level.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

When you watch thousands of games you can generally predict where a player is going to pass to or move they are going to make or at least attempt to. Suzuki completes the predictable play at a high percentage rate, Matheson would execute at an above average rate, Newhook at an average rate and someone like Armia ( or Eller previously) doesn’t even see or try to execute the predictable play or any play for that matter.

Watching Game 1, Hutson’s vision/IQ are elite and executes the unpredictable play at a high percentage - his linemates were caught off guard many times not expecting the puck that once they get used to him will make him that much more dangerous. He obviously doesn’t have McDavid’s speed/skating but his brain is on the same level.

I mentioned yesterday how as soon as Hutson has the puck, he's already baiting whatever incoming player, selling a move and then going in an opposite way. He does this constantly, but I didn't want to mention the other player I see often doing this too, McDavid. It's Jordan-esque.

 

[HomaridII]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839058994268119080

Lane Hutson called a face off play in his first nhl game.

 

[Habssince89]

Armia doesn’t even see or try to execute the predictable play or any play for that matter.

Patently false. You're acting as if armia = Anderson. Cycling/smart,safe plays is a huge part of Armias game. Where are you getting this nonsense?

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Patently false. You're acting as if armia = Anderson. Cycling/smart,safe plays is a huge part of Armias game. Where are you getting this nonsense?

He's called One Man Armia for a reason, he doesn't pass lol.

It is pretty effective though because nobody can shield the puck on our team like he can

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Patently false. You're acting as if armia = Anderson. Cycling/smart,safe plays is a huge part of Armias game. Where are you getting this nonsense?

Not to derail the Hutson thread but puck possession is great I guess if the game is to keep it out of the oppositions net and off your teammates sticks like during a PK or protecting a lead. Anderson would fall into the well below average category at attempting or executing the predictable play

 

[Habssince89]

Not to derail the Hutson thread but puck possession is great I guess if the game is to keep it out of the oppositions net and off your teammates sticks like during a PK or protecting a lead. Anderson would fall into the well below average category at attempting or executing the predictable play

I'm not arguing that armia has elite vision or IQ but you're rating him far too low

 

[OldCraig71]

I'm not arguing that armia has elite vision or IQ but you're rating him far too low

He cleared waivers in 2023. I don't think he's getting rated too low. He has the physical ability and shot to be a 20 goal scorer, it's the desire that is lacking.

 

[Redux91]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839058994268119080

Lane Hutson called a face off play in his first nhl game.

Hope that Suzuki kid makes it too
He sounds like he's happy to be in MTL

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Patently false. You're acting as if armia = Anderson. Cycling/smart,safe plays is a huge part of Armias game. Where are you getting this nonsense?

Why bother responding to this nonsense? Armia is extremely valuable when he is on and as much as I hate the term "haters" it is actually applicable here with his rabid detractors.

 

[morhilane]

He's called One Man Armia for a reason, he doesn't pass lol.

It is pretty effective though because nobody can shield the puck on our team like he can

He's actually called ONe Man Armia because he solo a PK once in a while.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

He's actually called ONe Man Armia because he solo a PK once in a while.

I'll just post the vid because I love it

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Armia is extremely valuable when he is on

Thanks Joel!

 

[Bottomshelf]

This kid is going to be the best thing that'll happen to the Habs power play since Markov was let go, and they f***ing need it.

Years of atrocious power play with this group, years of spamming Weber one timer and forcing it to him, years of doing the same with PK. I can't remember the last time the Habs powerplay had any creativity or vision what so ever. I miss the Markov-Kovalev Powerplay days.

Every time I think of Markov leaving I cringe. Didn’t realize how pivotal he was until he was gone, and I’ll be damned if I make that mistake again

 

[Skip Bayless]

He's been invisible these last two games

 

[Gustave]

He's been invisible these last two games

I think you missed his first star performance one game ago

 

[Sasha Orlov]

He's been invisible these last two games

Turn your tv on my man

 

[salbutera]

I know they won’t ever do it because blah blah veteran, but this kid needs to start on PP1. Matheson is too static and predictable. The PP barely has any movement and is too easy to defend. No one is taking defenders out of position to open up lanes.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839064117270712436

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839064117270712436

If he’s better might be better to be on PP2 which has a weaker supporting cast and likely a lesser PK group so we can get 2 units going for the first time in what feels like forever.

 

[salbutera]

If he’s better might be better to be on PP2 which has a weaker supporting cast and likely a lesser PK group so we can get 2 units going for the first time in what feels like forever.

Why not QB both PP units? Hutson’s TOI will be skewed by heavy PP minutes IMO

 

[26Mats]

I know they won’t ever do it because blah blah veteran, but this kid needs to start on PP1. Matheson is too static and predictable. The PP barely has any movement and is too easy to defend. No one is taking defenders out of position to open up lanes.

MSL will have to make the switch at some point from Matheson to Hutson. Only question is how long will it take.

The thing is, even though Matheson had 60 points last year, the power play sucked. Can't stick with something that's bringing the team down and preventing winning when there's an option like Hutson right there.

Pp already sucks this preseason, reporters already getting on MSL about it, and he's already annoyed with the questions. That bodes well for a quicker switch.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839058994268119080

Lane Hutson called a face off play in his first nhl game.

Well when you are better offensively than everybody else on the ice you get that mentality , get the hell out of this boys way

 

[jaffy27]

MSL will have to make the switch at some point from Matheson to Hutson. Only question is how long will it take.

The thing is, even though Matheson had 60 points last year, the power play sucked. Can't stick with something that's bringing the team down and preventing winning when there's an option like Hutson right there.

Pp already sucks this preseason, reporters already getting on MSL about it, and he's already annoyed with the questions. That bodes well for a quicker switch.

That’s not gonna happen IMO….only way Hutson starts a PP is if Mats is just finishing a shift….Matheson is a vet that’s seen success at amassing points, they not gonna decrease the value of a vet they probably planning on trading at TDL 2026……..plus he can do the job.

Hutson will soon be the man…..but not yet