Player Discussion Lane Hutson Part 2

[waffledave]

I was so f***ing mad after the Mesar and Beck picks. I was 100% certain he'd get picked before our next pick at 62, so I didn't follow the second round. I was speechless when I saw the 62nd selection thread appear on the board. We were lucky so many GMs passed on him because of his size.

I didn't see it till the next day. I was camping during that draft and I was so upset they took Slaf and traded for Dach, and then didn't take Hutson at 26 I just tuned out completely and spent time with my family instead. I had given up completely. I couldn't believe when I saw we got him at 62. I was chatting up random people at the campground trying to find someone to talk to about it.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

It’s been so long since we’ve had elite talent that people forget the impact these players have on their line mates. They make everyone else better, you can see Hutson creating plays out of nothing & always looking up ice. We haven’t had a D this dynamic in years, Markov was brilliant defensively and above average offensively with a high IQ. And we will never know great PK would have become with decent coaching because he was exceptional in spite of the fool behind the bench. Hutson is worth the price of admission now, IMHO he’s going to be a highlight reel for the next decade.
Cheers.

 

[salbutera]

Lane Hutson is going to save Brendan Gallagher's career.

Gallagher has 7G / 12pts in last 10GP from tail end of last season

 

[KevSkillz4]

Hutson isn't a star in the making. He is truly a superstar in the making.

I never watch a D like that in my life. I don't just watch Habs even if I look like a biased Habs fan. But damm... this guy is just electric.

Yeah Makar and Hughes are very very special, but... Hutson is something guys.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Hutson isn't a star in the making. He is truly a superstar in the making.

I never watch a D like that in my life. I don't just watch Habs even if I look like a biased Habs fan. But damm... this guy is just electric.

Yeah Makar and Hughes are very very special, but... Hutson is something guys.

We hardly ever notice

 

[HomaridII]

Ha I am glad someone remembers it. I was WAY off on many aspects of that draft - I was upset about Slafkovsky, I didn't like the Dach trade... today those are 2 of my favorite current Habs. But I knew Hutson was special, and I am confident he will prove it.


WAFFLEDAVE GUARANTEE: Hutson gets 58 points as a rookie. Bookmark this post.

I didn't say much back then but my friends know. There have been two prospects I have yelled and scream for the Habs to draft, PK Subban and Lane Hutson. No joke. I trully believe he will win the norris multiple times in his career because his advance stats will be increidible, let alone his points. People underestimate him, even now.

And I am more bullish than you, I say he breaks Chelios rookie scoring record for the Habs, 64 pts.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

We hardly ever notice

Nice to have you back Ozy. I’ve got the spelling down now

 

[salbutera]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844773790527488196

 

[cphabs]

I have said it before, he doesn't need to play traditional defense because when he's on the ice, it's the other team that has to play defensively.

Fantastic post!

 

[Naslundforever]

Gallagher has 7G / 12pts in last 10GP from tail end of last season

yup, Gally’s been flying, making plays and scoring. Entire first line + Dach need to get going. Hutson to the rescue!

 

[angusyoung]

Gallagher has 7G / 12pts in last 10GP from tail end of last season

That's wild! the one player that looks like he should be playing for the Paralympics team is doing more than alright,good for him.

 

[Prairie Habs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844773790527488196

And both of those other guys started the season early in Europe and are ahead of everyone else in games.