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Lane Hutson Wins Calder Memorial Trophy After Record Rookie Season

His 1,832-point haul in voting reflected broad support for a debut campaign that propelled Montreal back to the playoffs.

Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) plays the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images/File Photo
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson skating against the Carolina Hurricanes in March. Hutson has been named the 2024-25 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL’s rookie of the year.
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Canadiens rearguard Lane Hutson's 66 points trailed only Larry Murphy (1980-81), Brian Leetch (1988-89) and Gary Suter (1985-86) for the most by a NHLH rookie blueliner.

Overview

  • Hutson led all NHL rookies with 66 points, his 60 assists tying the single-season mark for first-year defensemen set by Larry Murphy.
  • The 19-year-old secured the Calder Trophy with 1,832 voting points, including 165 of 191 first-place selections.
  • His play ended Montreal’s four-year playoff drought and he added five assists over six postseason games.
  • Calder finalists alongside Hutson included forwards Macklin Celebrini and Cutter Gauthier as well as goaltender Dustin Wolf and winger Matvei Michkov.
  • Entering the final year of his entry-level contract, Hutson becomes eligible for a new deal starting July 1.