Overview

• His father, Rob Hutson, floated the idea of his sons playing for Canada after the snub, citing the family’s Canadian ties.
• Under IIHF regulations, Hutson cannot represent Canada at the 2026 Games due to prior U.S. IIHF tournaments and the four-year transfer and residency requirement.
• Agent Sean Coffey and subsequent reporting indicate there is no animosity toward USA Hockey and that Hutson remains aligned with the U.S. program.
• NHL insiders cited his decision to skip the World Championships and the United States’ depth of left-shot puck-moving defensemen as factors in the camp omission.
• The Calder Trophy winner logged 66 points as a rookie and enters the final year of his entry-level contract, with Canadiens GM Kent Hughes declining to discuss extension talks.