Player Discussion Lane Hutson Part 2

[Adriatic]

I agree, there's not a lot of options right now.

Personally, I would like to see Hutson-Guhle paring when Guhle is healthy again.

Hutson - Guhle
Matheson - Savard/ Struble
Wifi - Struble/ Savard

I would play the 1st and 2nd pairings fairly evenly. Still, not ideal for certain.

No matter how we set up our defense we're always missing a rd that can log minutes to stabilize the whole thing. You can put Huston with Guhle but do you really want to have him out there constantly against the top lines at this point? A trade needs to happen.

 

[WeThreeKings]

If he can bring that level of defensive game consistently and the team unlocks how it can play offense with Hutson on the ice? He could legit be a #1D in the vein of Fox/Hughes.

 

[Skip Bayless]

First line has a hard time dealing with the fact that he's basically a 4th fwd out there.

Caufield is constantly looking to get open instead of covering for him. Head in the clouds.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

If he can bring that level of defensive game consistently and the team unlocks how it can play offense with Hutson on the ice? He could legit be a #1D in the vein of Fox/Hughes.

He was a stud defensively last night.

 

[morhilane]

So how are people liking the Habs 5'9'' 160lbs goon?

7 hits in 8 games (like team average, but had two last games, he's ramping up the violence ).
17 blocked shots.
6 PIM (good for the 3rd rank on the team).

 

[crosbyshow]

Let me tell you that Hutson is way better than Quinn Hughes's first 3 seasons defensively


Hughes was awful in his own zone at the time

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I expected the puck wizardry to some degree, so his quick adaptation to the defensive side of things has definitely been the biggest surprise to me. He just about never gets in trouble in his own zone and when the other team does set a heavy forecheck/cycle on him, he finds ways to get out with the puck more often than not. That's a truly rare combo, in all my years I haven't seen it all that often, that's for sure.

 

[Andrei79]

I expected the puck wizardry to some degree, so his quick adaptation to the defensive side of things has definitely been the biggest surprise to me. He just about never gets in trouble in his own zone and when the other team does set a heavy forecheck/cycle on him, he finds ways to get out with the puck more often than not. That's a truly rare combo, in all my years I haven't seen it all that often, that's for sure.

I didn't expect his skating to have improved this much either. He's much faster, quicker and gets power when he leans on his inside edges. He should be really impressive after another offseason or two. Seeing how dedicated he is, skating speed and his shot are probably two things he'll improve.

 

[crosbyshow]

I didn't expect his skating to have improved this much either. He's much faster, quicker and gets power when he leans on his inside edges. He should be really impressive after another offseason or two. Seeing how dedicated he is, skating speed and his shot are probably two things he'll improve.

Exactly...he has to work a lot on his wrist shot. Hundreds shots a day during 4 months next Summer.

He has 0 goals so far..no wonder..in today's league with the great goaltenders..you have to have a good shot to score a bit

Quinn Hughes worked his ass of on his shot over the years and he scored 17 goals last season.

 

[Redux91]

That was a 'hell' of a game he played last night btw
Impacted the ice every time he was on

25 mins TOI already some games as a 20 yr old rookie

 

[rahad]

Habs has been very successful with the second round pick. Can't believe we turned Brett Kulak into Hutson! Thank you Edmonton for the second round pick!

Can't imagine how many points Hutson could have playing with McDavid.

 

[Rapala]

Exactly...he has to work a lot on his wrist shot. Hundreds shots a day during 4 months next Summer.

He has 0 goals so far..no wonder..in today's league with the great goaltenders..you have to have a good shot to score a bit

Quinn Hughes worked his ass of on his shot over the years and he scored 17 goals last season.

Anything from the point will have to be seeing eye but that goes for the majority of Dmen in the league.
The weakness becomes more apparent when he finds himself in space at the top of the slot.
There is a reason he takes the puck as tight to the net as he possibly can.

 

[Team_Spirit]

So how are people liking the Habs 5'9'' 160lbs goon?

7 hits in 8 games (like team average, but had two last games, he's ramping up the violence ).
17 blocked shots.
6 PIM (good for the 3rd rank on the team).

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

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didn't see the nasty lil chihuahua at first, then lold hard

 

[The Great Weal]

Let me tell you that Hutson is way better than Quinn Hughes's first 3 seasons defensively


Hughes was awful in his own zone at the time

He was definitely not awful besides the first half of his sophomore season.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Would love, to see him score his first goal tonight.

Anything from the point will have to be seeing eye but that goes for the majority of Dmen in the league.
The weakness becomes more apparent when he finds himself in space at the top of the slot.
There is a reason he takes the puck as tight to the net as he possibly can.

His shot is not that bad, he scored more goals in the NCAA than the Makar, Hughes and Fox of this world.

 

[Habricot]

I agree, there's not a lot of options right now.

Personally, I would like to see Hutson-Guhle paring when Guhle is healthy again.

Hutson - Guhle
Matheson - Savard/ Struble
Wifi - Struble/ Savard

I would play the 1st and 2nd pairings fairly evenly. Still, not ideal for certain.

I feel that Savard í a bit too slow to shelter him properly. Ghule would be good but that would also possibly alter his game. I do find that it would likely be a better pairing then Savard though. Long term Reinbacher is the guy that should play with Hutson.

Would love, to see him score his first goal tonight.


His shot is not that bad, he scored more goals in the NCAA than the Makar, Hughes and Fox of this world.

Was pretty close on his goal post. He will score a bunch for sure. When players start realizing he is a passing wizard it will open up lanes.

 

[Thomas Sowell]

Habs has been very successful with the second round pick. Can't believe we turned Brett Kulak into Hutson! Thank you Edmonton for the second round pick!

Can't imagine how many points Hutson could have playing with McDavid.

Definitely as much as Evan Bouchard. But honestly once we get demidov, Laine, and get him in PP #1 he'll probably do that here. The kid is special. So glad he's a Hab. Man it feels nice to have some legit players for once. Bonafide superstars coming into our team. I know there's still some work to be done but holy hell Hughes has turned the future of this team around.

 

[Andrei79]

He had a very strong weekend. Man it would be cool if he could have a Quinn Hughes type of rookie season.

 

[Redux91]

He had a very strong weekend. Man it would be cool if he could have a Quinn Hughes type of rookie season.

Hughes was given all the opportunities right away
Hutson 'can' get there but not with that nub Matheson currently in the way

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Hughes was given all the opportunities right away
Hutson 'can' get there but not with that nub Matheson currently in the way

Really?

Hutson averages the highest TOI on the Habs. His PPTOI/G is just a bit under Matheson's, but clearly, Hutson is already immensely relied upon for even strenght play. He's even getting PK time now, because of Guhle's injury.

Not that I care all that much for Matheson, just that it's somewhat of an exageration to say Matheson is in the way, except for getting PP1 instead of PP2.


As soon as PP1 hits a bad spell, they'll switch it up and Hutson will then likely remain there. Just a matter of time.

 

[morhilane]

As soon as PP1 hits a bad spell, they'll switch it up and Hutson will then likely remain there. Just a matter of time.

I was thinking that too, but I'm not so sure now. MSL basically said Matheson plays with the 1st line because they have known chemistry (on the PP and 5v5).

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I was thinking that too, but I'm not so sure now. MSL basically said Matheson plays with the 1st line because they have known chemistry (on the PP and 5v5).

Yeah, but bad spells always lead to shake-ups, no matter the perceived chemistry.

 

[Mrb1p]

All the random Matheson 2nd assist probably keeping us from a Calder.

 

[Andrei79]

Really?

Hutson averages the highest TOI on the Habs. His PPTOI/G is just a bit under Matheson's, but clearly, Hutson is already immensely relied upon for even strenght play. He's even getting PK time now, because of Guhle's injury.

Not that I care all that much for Matheson, just that it's somewhat of an exageration to say Matheson is in the way, except for getting PP1 instead of PP2.


As soon as PP1 hits a bad spell, they'll switch it up and Hutson will then likely remain there. Just a matter of time.

Something tells me you like Hutson. Just a hunch.