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

[TomKosto]

Yeah it would be easier for him to develop physically with a less strenuous game schedule IMO.

No one is going to take it easy on a teenager in a men's league, after all.

Yea he's still a project, no need to rush him.

 

[montreal]

Where does he play next year?

I haven't watched him play but it certainly appears that he can control the game at the NCAA level. Does he stay another year to get stronger or do they bring him to the AHL?

hopefully NCAA, he's got several things to work on as well as adding mass and strength. BU could be very good again, he could have the year to work on adding mass/strength, work on his skating in the offseason. He has some issues in his own end that will need work as well.

 

[Kojo]

Yea he's still a project, no need to rush him.

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

 

[DinosaurBones]

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

I would imagine (atleast I hope) this poster meant project as in he just has a bit more work to do before turning pro.
If he meant project in the way most people say project when it comes to players well then .. Different story.

He absolutely is and most likely will be on an elite level of offensive coming from the blue line. He just has more work to do on his gaps and such coming from the D end. Project when it comes to improving at the D level, but its hard to even say the word project when it comes to this kid. One more year in the NCAA and maybe some time in the A. With his IQ level though I dont see it taking him long to learn from the best coaches in the world on how to play D. He'll be more than fine, and considered one of the best picks of this draft.

 

[Kojo]

I would imagine (atleast I hope) this poster meant project as in he just has a bit more work to do before turning pro.
If he meant project in the way most people say project when it comes to players well then .. Different story.

He absolutely is and most likely will be on an elite level of offensive coming from the blue line. He just has more work to do on his gaps and such coming from the D end. Project when it comes to improving at the D level, but its hard to even say the word project when it comes to this kid. One more year in the NCAA and maybe some time in the A. With his IQ level though I dont see it taking him long to learn from the best coaches in the world on how to play D. He'll be more than fine, and considered one of the best picks of this draft.

A project is usually a player who could develop well after spending many years in the minor leagues. Lane Hutson is almost NHL ready but you're right that he should spend another year in the NCAA and play a couple of games in the AHL like Caufield did.

 

[DinosaurBones]

A project is usually a player who could develop well after spending many years in the minor leagues. Lane Hutson is almost NHL ready but you're right that he should spend another year in the NCAA and play a couple of games in the AHL like Caufield did.

Exactly, I agree i'm just giving this guy the benefit of the doubt that he doesnt understand the exact definition of project when it comes to prospects. One can hope LOL

 

[Kojo]

Exactly, I agree i'm just giving this guy the benefit of the doubt that he doesnt understand the exact definition of project when it comes to prospects. One can hope LOL

The definition of project isn't clear. Lane Hutson could be a generational project.

 

[DinosaurBones]

The definition of project isn't clear. Lane Hutson could be a generational project.

My realistic projection of him is 60pts avg D. With less value on D. Which is massive. Potential to be over that which is wild to think, with potential to take a hit in the transition to the pro level. But thats where atleast I think he'll be.
Project isnt a word I think that should be used with him either way.
His FLOOR is 35-40P, 3rd pair, PP QB... The ceiling is sky high.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Yeah - he should definitely be a 2 year NCAA player.

 

[FrankMTL]

A full summer of training at the gym plus another full season in the NCAA will do him a lot of good. The talent is clearly there, but he needs to work on some other aspects of his game and he needs to become stronger.

 

[Wats]

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

Makar had 2 seasons in NCAA so it settles it lol

 

[TomKosto]

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

Yea it's ok to be confident but he need to gain weight and muscle mass. Makar may not be the biggest but he's build like a truck, a la Caufield. There's highlight hit from him where he destroyed Jordan Staal, Antoine Roussel, etc. I feel the best way for Hutson to fully developp is to have an other year in the NCAA. Then make the jump in the NHL in april 2024.

 

[brakeyawself]

Some sites have him listed at 5'10 now, which is still on the small side, but not "tiny". He reminds me a lot of Adam Fox, in style, stature, all though he's still an inch or so shorter than Fox, and in potential most importantly. I see no reason, with his level of talent, why he couldn't turn into that Fox, Hughes level of modern NHL transition/possession Dmen. He certainly has the offensive ability and skill, and skating. Now he just needs to keep eating and growing.... developing.

But he absolutely has that level of potential. Whether he will reach it or not is a different question obviously, and there are too many variables obviously to make such a prediction. But he's on that sort of path so far.

If I had to predict the future, in terms of the actual game, I'd say there's a fair chance Hutson ends up the Habs PP1 QB and 2nd pair LD, with Guhle as their 1st pair LD (I think he plays LD, at least he shoots left), and PP2QB probably also splitting time on the PK, something Hutson, even if he is very good, likely won't see much of, at least not early on. If he can prove to be that kind of possession demon that Makar, Fox and Hughes can be, well then who knows.
There aren't a ton of thesee model Dmen that reach those heights. And of the prospects now, I think Hutson, Mintyukov, Korchinski, Jiricek and Luke Hughes might be my personal picks for most likely to reach that level of offensive ability and production. Not that guys like Edvinsson, Nemec and Power won't be terrific, I'm sure they will. Just think they'll end up more "2 way" guys, who also score a "bunch" just not a "ton" lol.

 

[kudla]

Dude is fkin 19 and still growing. Amazing

 

[WayneGretzky]

Lane was asked about the size updates in a recent interview, he said laughing “I’ll take anything they give me”

Kid has all the confidence in the world, and even he knows he’s not 5’10

 

[Captain97]

Some sites have him listed at 5'10 now, which is still on the small side, but not "tiny". He reminds me a lot of Adam Fox, in style, stature, all though he's still an inch or so shorter than Fox, and in potential most importantly. I see no reason, with his level of talent, why he couldn't turn into that Fox, Hughes level of modern NHL transition/possession Dmen. He certainly has the offensive ability and skill, and skating. Now he just needs to keep eating and growing.... developing.

But he absolutely has that level of potential. Whether he will reach it or not is a different question obviously, and there are too many variables obviously to make such a prediction. But he's on that sort of path so far.

If I had to predict the future, in terms of the actual game, I'd say there's a fair chance Hutson ends up the Habs PP1 QB and 2nd pair LD, with Guhle as their 1st pair LD (I think he plays LD, at least he shoots left), and PP2QB probably also splitting time on the PK, something Hutson, even if he is very good, likely won't see much of, at least not early on. If he can prove to be that kind of possession demon that Makar, Fox and Hughes can be, well then who knows.
There aren't a ton of thesee model Dmen that reach those heights. And of the prospects now, I think Hutson, Mintyukov, Korchinski, Jiricek and Luke Hughes might be my personal picks for most likely to reach that level of offensive ability and production. Not that guys like Edvinsson, Nemec and Power won't be terrific, I'm sure they will. Just think they'll end up more "2 way" guys, who also score a "bunch" just not a "ton" lol.

Guhle has primarily played LD, we have had him on the right at times this year since he seems capable of it in a top 4 role (which is wild for a rookie imo).

 

[Haatley]

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

LOL
Arrogance.

"I can be as good as the best defenceman in the NHL"

 

[stevo61]

The fact people are hung up on if hes 5'8", 5'9" or 5'10" is pretty funny. Thats not the real issues, the issue is he weighs as much as a young teenager. The strength difference is significant and as he eventually goes up through the leagues that will be his real test. He needs to stay in college and really just use his time the build some mass while learning to play with that added size. Even against the best of his peers in the WJC he didnt really stand out like youd expect with his Boston stats.

All the skill in the world but as a fan of the team that drafted Dumais we have to aknowledge these small guys definitely have an uphill battle even if the league is less physical these days

 

[TheGreenTBer]

LOL
Arrogance.

"I can be as good as the best defenceman in the NHL"

I think at this stage, at this age, having a but of arrogance is acceptable. He will probably start growing out of it when he starts playing against men that don't give a flying f*** about what he did against college kids.

You don't have to be like a Aaron Rodgers-style diva, but great players want the puck/ball/whatever in their hands.

 

[stevo61]

LOL
Arrogance.

"I can be as good as the best defenceman in the NHL"

Is he supposed to say "Im a great college player but Ill probably suck in the NHL"? Most athletes are borderline cocky, its kind of a trait you need. Its just in hockey, especially Canadians everyone is trained to be robotic with how they speak

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Fox had a lot of the same question marks in college when it came to his defense and his skating, I don't see any reason to think he can't improve to his level.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

LOL
Arrogance.

"I can be as good as the best defenceman in the NHL"

Not saying he will become one but the best athletes in the world all had that mentality

Jordan ( looking at the last dance he kinda looked like an asshole too lol )
Kobe
Ronaldo
Etc…

 

[Toene]

Not saying he will become one but the best athletes in the world all had that mentality

Jordan
Kobe
Ronaldo
Etc…

Willpower + talent are the most important attributes to become great.

 

[goforit]

How is he a project while having an historic season? He himself said that he can be as good as Makar, that's the level of confidence this kid has.

Dude, you keep showing how your opinions are strongly biased and subjective. Playing pro hockey isn't all about being elite offensively, especially when you're a Dman. Or else, you get a bunch of Erik Gustafsson that you have to shelter because they are giveaway machines and they lose every puck battle in their own end.

And yeah, he said, himself, that he can be as good as makar so he's the next best NHL defenseman...

Hutson is showing many many promises but he still has to improve an prove a lot to become what you are sure he'll be.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Some sites have him listed at 5'10 now, which is still on the small side, but not "tiny". He reminds me a lot of Adam Fox, in style, stature, all though he's still an inch or so shorter than Fox, and in potential most importantly. I see no reason, with his level of talent, why he couldn't turn into that Fox, Hughes level of modern NHL transition/possession Dmen. He certainly has the offensive ability and skill, and skating. Now he just needs to keep eating and growing.... developing.

But he absolutely has that level of potential. Whether he will reach it or not is a different question obviously, and there are too many variables obviously to make such a prediction. But he's on that sort of path so far.

If I had to predict the future, in terms of the actual game, I'd say there's a fair chance Hutson ends up the Habs PP1 QB and 2nd pair LD, with Guhle as their 1st pair LD (I think he plays LD, at least he shoots left), and PP2QB probably also splitting time on the PK, something Hutson, even if he is very good, likely won't see much of, at least not early on. If he can prove to be that kind of possession demon that Makar, Fox and Hughes can be, well then who knows.
There aren't a ton of thesee model Dmen that reach those heights. And of the prospects now, I think Hutson, Mintyukov, Korchinski, Jiricek and Luke Hughes might be my personal picks for most likely to reach that level of offensive ability and production. Not that guys like Edvinsson, Nemec and Power won't be terrific, I'm sure they will. Just think they'll end up more "2 way" guys, who also score a "bunch" just not a "ton" lol.

He'd really have to refine his defensive game. Fox is so good not just because he is good offensively but because he is also very good defensively. He is a better skater than Fox, but even at the same age the defensive gap is pretty wide. Not saying he can't get there, but people sometimes forget just how competent defensively Fox is.

Hutson is going to be boom-or-bust. He could just as easily flame out ala Andy Delmore. But the way the league works really works in his favor compared to when Delmore was playing.