LD Lane Hutson - Montreal Canadiens, NHL (2022, 62nd, MTL) - Part 2

[montreal]

congrats on his 1st goal!

 

[De Montreal]

Up to 37 points in 44 games right now

He's burgeoning no question

 

[TheKingSlayer]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

 

[Guess]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

I just knew the bashers would come to post something after this game. The go silent for mostly every other great game by him

 

[Habsrule]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

Plus minus is a tough stat to use. For example Hutson has been on the ice for 8 empty net goals allowed.

Not saying he is great defensively or anything like that but the Habs are -14 in goals differential this year.

 

[DueDiligence]

I just knew the bashers would come to post something after this game. The go silent for mostly every other great game by him

He's great offensively and poor defensively. Certainly not boring.

 

[Frank Drebin]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

I hope you plan on sticking around.

 

[MakoSlade]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

Wow, so he is terrible after all.

 

[TheKingSlayer]

I hope you plan on sticking around.

People said the same about Quinn Hughes. Let's see if he evolves.

 

[Danarqhy]

And a -5. Hutson in a nutshell

+/-, the absolute best stat to judge NHL players. Flawless stat that tells the whole story, every knowledgeable fan knows this.

 

[Just Linda]

Plus minus is a tough stat to use. For example Hutson has been on the ice for 8 empty net goals allowed.

Not saying he is great defensively or anything like that but the Habs are -14 in goals differential this year.

Context is important. He has a stud shut down d partner and not someone who's infamous for being a defensive liability ... right?

 

[TLEH]

lets just call it like it is, he generates a ton of offense, his defense is downright terrible. He's still worth a 62nd pick all day and I think he'll find a way to at least be below average defensively.

 

[Just Linda]

lets just call it like it is, he generates a ton of offense, his defense is downright terrible. He's still worth a 62nd pick all day and I think he'll find a way to at least be below average defensively.

That's not what it is though.

He's not awful offensively, his speed and stick work makes him a lot better than people credit him for. He's aggressive though, very much so. That gets him deep in the zone lots which means he's often a chaser in his own zone.