Player Discussion Lane Hutson Part 2

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

And it's just fine if Lane finishes 2nd this year, hard going up against Mack and Michkov
Demidov is winning it next year NP tho lol

If Lane beats any kind of records or reaches (assists or points) top 5 all-time dmen rookie, he'll get it.

 

[Redux91]

If Lane beats any kind of records or reaches (assists or points) top 5 all-time dmen rookie, he'll get it.

It'll be interesting to see rest of the year
He's definitely got a look at it, no doubt

Think he comes up just a bit short but if he does get it, on top of Demidov winning it the next year
We're laughing.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Maim boards haters fuel his offensive output.

Haineux vont hainer

 

[ahmedou]

Lane Hutson: 26 pts

Adam Fox: 26 pts

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Lane Hutson: 26 pts

Adam Fox: 26 pts

Lane Hutson: 2000 head fakes

Adam Fox: 3 head fakes

Let’s keep track of what really matters, please.

 

[Beer and Chips]

I couldn't care less that he doesn't have a hard slapshot, his wrist shot is very good, leave it to Xhekaj and the forwards to blast away. Skill, brains, and compete level makes him the best player on the team.

 

[Doom Bot]

Lane Hutson: 2000 head fakes

Adam Fox: 3 head fakes

Let’s keep track of what really matters, please.

The head fakes are him downloading
cheat codes in real time. Up, left, left, right, left, down, circle

 

[viceroy]

The kid has to be in the running for the Calder!

I prefer he doesn't win. We'll be negotiating his contract extension in July. *gulp*

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

I prefer he doesn't win. We'll be negotiating his contract extension in July. *gulp*

Whether he wins it or not, its not going to make a difference for his next contract.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I prefer he doesn't win. We'll be negotiating his contract extension in July. *gulp*

It’s a problem that the 31 other NHL teams who passed on drafting Hutson (most of them twice) only wished they had.

Let’s only hope we have the same ‘problem’ with Demidov and Hage.

 

[BLONG7]

I couldn't care less that he doesn't have a hard slapshot, his wrist shot is very good, leave it to Xhekaj and the forwards to blast away. Skill, brains, and compete level makes him the best player on the team.

Being one of the best PMD is all that counts. Getting it out of our end, is a huge deal, and this kid can skate it out, or pass it out
His seeing the game out in front of him is amazing.............that said in his own end, it can be an adventure. Reminds of a smaller version of Karlsson, every bit as talented as a rookie.

Working on his game in our end, will be his big challenge, but personally I can't believe how good he has become in such a short period of time. I agree, his shot, well not a heavy shot at all, but when he is in closer he can pick his spots, so the goals will come.

We got this kid in the 2nd round................truly amazing how scouts from every team missed him, and he was still there when we picked again.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Being one of the best PMD is all that counts. Getting it out of our end, is a huge deal, and this kid can skate it out, or pass it out
His seeing the game out in front of him is amazing.............that said in his own end, it can be an adventure. Reminds of a smaller version of Karlsson, every bit as talented as a rookie.

Working on his game in our end, will be his big challenge, but personally I can't believe how good he has become in such a short period of time. I agree, his shot, well not a heavy shot at all, but when he is in closer he can pick his spots, so the goals will come.

We got this kid in the 2nd round................truly amazing how scouts from every team missed him, and he was still there when we picked again.

I think he was 5’7 when the draft happened. Otherwise he wouldn’t have been there.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Being one of the best PMD is all that counts. Getting it out of our end, is a huge deal, and this kid can skate it out, or pass it out
His seeing the game out in front of him is amazing.............that said in his own end, it can be an adventure. Reminds of a smaller version of Karlsson, every bit as talented as a rookie.

Working on his game in our end, will be his big challenge, but personally I can't believe how good he has become in such a short period of time. I agree, his shot, well not a heavy shot at all, but when he is in closer he can pick his spots, so the goals will come.

We got this kid in the 2nd round................truly amazing how scouts from every team missed him, and he was still there when we picked again.

The funny thing is the entire league did it again with his brother.

 

[Goalfield13]

He may not win the Calder, but he has won my heart.

 

[Habssince89]

He may not win the Calder, but he has won my heart.

His Calder chances have only gotten better as the season has gone on IMO. It's a tough field this year but I can't see him not being nominated and I don't think anyone has been better at this point other than celebrini but even then it's a wash. The NHL is lucky to have such a strong rookie class. We need it

 

[salbutera]

It’s a problem that the 31 other NHL teams who passed on drafting Hutson (most of them twice) only wished they had.

Let’s only hope we have the same ‘problem’ with Demidov and Hage.

Only in Habs fandom is Hutson winning rookie of the year “a problem”

 

[Miller Time]

His Calder chances have only gotten better as the season has gone on IMO. It's a tough field this year but I can't see him not being nominated and I don't think anyone has been better at this point other than celebrini but even then it's a wash. The NHL is lucky to have such a strong rookie class. We need it

Indeed. And frankly, I think he's well suited to have a better 2nd 1/2 of the season than his first 1/2... You can already see how well he's been adapting his game and learning to manage his energy better than in his first 10-15 games.

Smart athlete and extremely competitive. If he stays healthy, he's going to turn his rookie season into one of the better ones by any dman in recent history not named Cale

 

[1909]

It’s a problem that the 31 other NHL teams who passed on drafting Hutson (most of them twice) only wished they had.

Let’s only hope we have the same ‘problem’ with Demidov and Hage.

Washington took notice and drafted his brother.

 

[Andy]

He’s been so good. A few teams he opens up a clear shooting lane, he needs to take the shot sometimes. It’s okay to be a little selfish when you’re that good

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

His Calder chances have only gotten better as the season has gone on IMO. It's a tough field this year but I can't see him not being nominated and I don't think anyone has been better at this point other than celebrini but even then it's a wash. The NHL is lucky to have such a strong rookie class. We need it

Hard to see how he's not at least top three.

 

[Goalfield13]

2 points away from being top 5 in overall D scoring.

 

[Tyson]

It will be interesting to see if Lane hits the wall soon...an 82 game grind is way different than a 40 game NCAA schedule.

 

[Goalfield13]

It will be interesting to see if Lane hits the wall soon...an 82 game grind is way different than a 40 game NCAA schedule.

Yeah, for sure; however, he is still going to be a beast in the PP, I think. His 5on5 play may suffer a lot, though. Too bad we couldn't find him a big stay at home D to cover for him. Matheson playing RD is not ideal lol.

 

[EveryDay]

He didn't touch the puck yesterday on the 2nd goal?