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The Impact Of Lane Hutson’s $70M Deal: Key Takeaways For The Canadiens
- On Monday, the Montreal Canadiens announced Lane Hutson agreed to an eight-year, US$70.8 million extension running through 2033-34, with an average annual salary of US$8.85 million.
- After a historic rookie year, Hutson won the Calder Trophy with six goals and 60 assists in 82 games, leading all NHL rookies in scoring.
- By the numbers, Hutson's 60 assists tied Larry Murphy's NHL rookie defenseman record, while his 66 points surpassed Chris Chelios' Canadiens rookie blueliner milestone.
- The Canadiens secured an eight-year, $8.85 million cap hit extension for Hutson, addressing his RFA status after 2025-26 and keeping core players signed through 2029-30.
- In the broader market, Kent Hughes, Canadiens general manager, gave Hutson the deal following pricier extensions for Jackson LaCombe and Luke Hughes, and sources told ESPN it includes $55 million in signing bonuses.
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Hutson currently spends the last year on his recruit contract.
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