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Canadiens Lock Up Lane Hutson on 8-Year, $70.8 Million Extension

The contract underscores Montreal's commitment to its young core during a market reset for rising defensemen.

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Lane Hutson #48 of the Montreal Canadiens skates prior to the start of the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre on April 8, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The extension begins in 2026-27 and runs through 2033-34 after the final year of Hutson’s entry-level deal.
  • The agreement carries an average annual value of $8.85 million, coming in below recent deals for Luke Hughes and Jackson LaCombe at $9 million.
  • ESPN reports the pact features about $55 million in signing bonuses, reflecting a bonus-heavy structure.
  • Hutson, 21, won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy after posting 66 points with six goals and 60 assists, tying the NHL rookie defenseman assists record.
  • Talks picked up over the weekend as teams move to finalize maximum-term re-signings in the last season that allows eight-year deals under current rules.