SURPRISE: Kent Hughes announces that the incredible Lane Hutson will finally make his debut with the Montreal Canadiens at the end of the season, most likely

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Elias Edmonson
December 11, 2023 (7:47 PM)

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We have a very interesting last-minute development concerning possibly the best prospect of the Montreal Canadiens.

Lane Hutson, who is compared to Quinn Hughes and Adam Fox by many experts, could play as early as this season with the CH!

So we could have a great surprise at the end of the season.

While some rumors have circulated suggesting he could return to the NCAA next year, General Manager Kent Hughes has just reassured us and sparked a wave of excitement about Hutson!

"We'd like to see [Lane Hutson] when the [NCAA] season is over, signed to a contract & start his pro career.»

- Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes, on Jimmy Murphy and Pierre McGuire's podcast

A big story to follow, but it will be a huge addition to Martin St-Louis's lineup.

Hutson, 19 years old, is completely dominating the NCAA, with an impressive haul of 20 points in 14 games. (8 goals)

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DECEMBRE 11 \| 574 ANSWERS SURPRISE: Kent Hughes announces that the incredible Lane Hutson will finally make his debut with the Montreal Canadiens at the end of the season, most likely Which one would you take first in your club?
Hutson	447	77.9 %
Nemec	79	13.8 %
Jiricek	48	8.4 %
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