The Canadiens would have committed a real steal by adding another top 3 young talent in the draft with the selection of Lane Hutson in 2022
The Montreal Canadiens have had two consecutive difficult seasons, allowing the club to select twice in the top-5 of the last two drafts.
However, an immensely interesting statement surfaced during an episode of Tony Marinaro's podcast, in connection with a real steal committed by the Tricolore, who added another top-5 talent to their organization.
According to Kyle Woodlief, who has previously worked with the Nashville Predators organization, if Lane Hutson had been a bit more imposing at the time of his draft, he would have been picked as high as among the top three selections.
Wow! This means that in three drafting sessions, the CH has grabbed three top-5 talents, a very promising fact.
Even during the 2022 draft, it made no sense for such talent like him to slip into the second round, but it was even more incredible to see that he had to wait until the 62nd pick before hearing his name called by the Canadiens.
A season later, although he has not yet proven his worth in the NHL, he has exceptional potential and is one of the brightest jewels among the league's prospects.
All eyes will be on his second college season, as he will be one of the most serious contenders for the Hobey-Baker Trophy, awarded annually to the NCAA's best player. After all, he came very close last year in his rookie season, finishing among the top ten finalists. According to some observers, he deserved a place among the top-3, which consisted of Adam Fantilli, Logan Cooley, and Matthew Knies.
This will likely be his last season with Boston University, as he should sign his first professional contract at the end of the season, and possibly play a few games towards the end of the Canadiens' regular schedule.
Credit: HabsetLNH.com
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Do you believe that Lane Hutson is a future elite defenseman in the NHL? | ||
| Yes | 160 | 83.8 % |
| No | 31 | 16.2 % |
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