The defender is on the verge of finishing his NCAA campaign: he has one or two games left (April 11 and 13) this season, after which he’ll either be eliminated or crowned Frozen Four winner.
That’s how it works for NCAA hopefuls, because they’ve got big power. After all, if a CHL prospect doesn’t sign with the NHL club that drafted him, he goes back to the draft.
That’s why prospects like Jordan Harris, Sean Farrell and company end up playing in the NHL quickly… and why that’s probably what Lane Hutson is facing.
Nobody wants a Cutter Gauthier 2.0 in Montreal…
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have to deal with that reality, because those are the rules. But right now, there’s a wave of negativity surrounding the young man’s potential arrival.
First, there’s Jean Perron, who’s fed up with hearing Lane Hutson’s name. He says he has nothing against the young man, but he wants to stop hearing his name every day.
CHRONICLE | “Right now, the Habs defense is doing a great job, the players in place are developing effectively, and I don’t want to affect that. So when I hear Lane Hutson’s name every day, please stop!”
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– La Poche Bleue (@lapochebleue) April 3, 2024
The former coach wants to see him make his mark in Laval, which is possible in 2024-2025. The game or two he plays with the Habs at the end of the season won’t change the fact that he’ll have to earn his place at the next camp.
Sean Farrell is a good example: he finished last season in town and hasn’t played a single game in Montreal this year.
It’s also worth mentioning that journalist Jean-Nicolas Blanchet is fed up with the Habs kowtowing to a university playeramong the negative wave around the prospect.
He doesn’t like to see the team not put forward.
“As has become customary and even banal, the Habs risk bowing down to a player who has never played a game at the professional level. “https://t.co/ti74U8MEEv
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 3, 2024
Remember that in recent days, Dany Dubé has also expressed concern about the situation, saying that the Habs must sign the young defenseman as soon as possible when it’s feasible to do so.
In short, it’s time for him to come to town.
In gusts
– Logical.
No lineup changes for tonight, except Primeau in net.
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) April 4, 2024
– Official.
The plan is for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons, with an option year for 2028. https://t.co/dOmdJAMnm4
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) April 4, 2024
– Read more.
Commissioner Cecchini’s fresh ideas… https://t. co/FiL8cyKWGl
– Martin Leclerc (@MLeclerc_Hockey) April 4, 2024