Canadiens' Lane Hutson Faces Another Unprecedented Season

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Faces Another Unprecedented Season

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson cemented himself in hockey history with his Calder Trophy-winning rookie season last year. His 60 assists tied Larry Murphy for the most ever recorded by a rookie defender, while his 66 total points ranked fifth in history. Hutson’s company on the leaderboards is full of Hall-of-Fame talent, including Chris Chelios (50 A, 56 TP as a rookie), Nicklas Lidstrom (49 A, 60 TP), and Ray Bourque (48 A, 65 TP). …

Canadiens Prospect Rankings: The Honourable Mentions

The post Canadiens Prospect Rankings: The Honourable Mentions appeared first on Montreal Hockey Now. Not every Montreal Canadiens prospect makes the cut in our yearly rankings, a perfectly normal result of the abundance of players vying for a finite number of jobs. Simply put, some prospects have a much clearer path to the pros, whereas others will have to solve several weaknesses before they’re considered NHL ready. With that in mind, it’s also…