LD Lane Hutson - Boston University, NCAA (2022, 62nd, MTL)

[Kudo Shinichi]

IIHF listed him at 1.75/5’9” and 70/154 for the U20.

1.75 is 5 feet and 8.9 inches, so he’s grown since the combine, but he’s not become 5’10” since December.

Quinn Hughes was listed as 1.76/5’9” and 76/168 at the 2018 World Championships in May 2018.

It is possible he grew again in the last month. It's kinda random how that works.

Do keep in mind, Hutson growing isn't exactly shocking.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

2 more assists for Hutson tonight. Water is wet. Fire is hot.

Edit: He just added a 3rd one. Absurd.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Kid is just too good
4 assists night for Hutson

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

He now has 35 pts in 25 games.
On a 10 games point streak.
13 pts in his last 5 games.

He's 18.
He's a defenseman.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Kid is just too good
4 assists night for Hutson

Wow last one was filthy

 

[Michoulicious]

With 35 points in 25 games (1.4 ppg), he's now outpacing Brian Leetch's record for a defenseman in his NCAA rookie season (47 points in 37 games, 1.27 ppg).

 

[HabzSauce]

Wow last one was filthy

I almost shat my pants

 

[montreal]

 

[NewEraGM]

Jesus Christ this kid lol
Leave him there another year. Another year at WJC. Let this kid just marinate down there for a while

 

[Xirik]

Jesus Christ this kid lol
Leave him there another year. Another year at WJC. Let this kid just marinate down there for a while

Will be interesting to see how he does next year when the team's vets are gone and he has to step up while the new blood gets used to NCAA hockey.

 

[Kojo]

Will be interesting to see how he does next year when the team's vets are gone and he has to step up while the new blood gets used to NCAA hockey.

He turned it up a notch when Fensore got injured for a few games. He doesn't look like it's even a factor for him. He just keep doing Lane Hutson things.

Jesus Christ this kid lol
Leave him there another year. Another year at WJC. Let this kid just marinate down there for a while

I think it should be up to him. If he wants to sign a NHL contract you give him a pen with glee in your eyes.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Will be interesting to see how he does next year when the team's vets are gone and he has to step up while the new blood gets used to NCAA hockey.

Just for my own sanity I'm expecting a downtick in production next year, but as long as the strength and skating improves there is nothing to worry about. He's already shown his vision is elite the past 2 years.

After last game he has a better PPG than Cooley and Snuggerud.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Just for my own sanity I'm expecting a downtick in production next year, but as long as the strength and skating improves there is nothing to worry about. He's already shown his vision is elite the past 2 years.

After last game he has a better PPG than Cooley and Snuggerud.

His puck handling is elite along with his vision. I agree that his skating and strength are his only major issue but it is fixible.

 

[SlafySZN]

His puck handling is elite along with his vision. I agree that his skating and strength are his only major issue but it is fixible.

His skating is already better than it was in october

 

[GobigorGohome]

His skating is already better than it was in october

Get him to the AHL sooner than later.Not going to learn the Pro game in NCAA.
Plus he Absolutely Must get Bigger And stronger.I don't want a player that has to be Sheltered Like Mete [Bust)on the Habs going forward.

 

[Doublechin]

Oh hey

Higher PPG than Logan Cooley

 

[Jabba11]

He now has 35 pts in 25 games.
On a 10 games point streak.
13 pts in his last 5 games.

He's 18.
He's a defenseman.

He's ours.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Get him to the AHL sooner than later.Not going to learn the Pro game in NCAA.
Plus he Absolutely Must get Bigger And stronger.I don't want a player that has to be Sheltered Like Mete [Bust)on the Habs going forward.

If you feel he needs to get bigger and stronger, the last place you should put him is in the AHL as a teenager. That's a hard, grinding, physical league.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

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[Chris Chelios]

With a 1.40 PPG this kid is surpassing Logan Cooley PPG.. this is ridiculous!

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Get him to the AHL sooner than later.Not going to learn the Pro game in NCAA.
Plus he Absolutely Must get Bigger And stronger.I don't want a player that has to be Sheltered Like Mete [Bust)on the Habs going forward.

NCAA is the best place for physical development. They play less games, travel less and spend more time in the gym. One more season in college is the right choice. He is still has some growth yet
And will likely top out at 5-10 to5’11. No need to rush him to the AHL.

 

[Chris Chelios]

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I have to agree… best D prospect since Pk ?

 

[GTA]

For

If you feel he needs to get bigger and stronger, the last place you should put him is in the AHL as a teenager. That's a hard, grinding, physical league.

yeah it makes no sense to put him in the AHL. Jesus have some patience. Would love to see a full year in the NCAA and full year in the AHL if he’s even ready after his sophomore season.

 

[DinosaurBones]

Just for my own sanity I'm expecting a downtick in production next year, but as long as the strength and skating improves there is nothing to worry about. He's already shown his vision is elite the past 2 years.

After last game he has a better PPG than Cooley and Snuggerud.

I absolutely love this response. I do think one more year after this year in the NCAA is best and then make the jump. But I honestly wouldnt expect much more production. Hes producing on absolutely ridiculous levels. To think he approves on that next year I think is unfair. He will produce at this rate, but he would need everyone around him to also get much better to improve on it.
I dont want him to spend another year in College to just dominate more. I want to grow the other parts of the game aswell as prepare for the Pro's at a much better age.
But he is. Stupid good at hockey.