This camp brings together around 30 players who take part in very intense on and off-ice training sessions. From this year's group, we find Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Nathan MacKinnon, and Cale Makar, to name just a few.
However, it's not just players already in the National Hockey League who are there, as young sensation Connor Bedard is participating, as well as a certain Lane Hutson from the Montreal Canadiens.
The Canadiens' prospect received an invitation to this special camp, which is likely to be a major opportunity for him to mingle with league stars, see how they train, and realize how the best players always want to be the best, even during training sessions.
It will be a unique experience for the Canadiens' second-round pick in 2022, especially since he was paired with a certain Cale Makar during on-ice practice.
As he approaches his second season in the NCAA, Hutson will face a significant challenge this year. He will have the pressure to maintain an exceptional level of play while developing to become an efficient defenseman, with the aim of making the leap to the next level in Spring 2024.
Furthermore, Hutson wasn't the only member of the Canadiens to participate in the Biosteel camp, as Justin Barron was also invited. It's clear that this was also an enriching experience for him, and he will need to secure his spot with the Canadiens this year and prove he has moved to the next stage in his development.
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