Lane Hutson is special. pic.twitter.com/qrleB1d4ej
– Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) August 1, 2023
In my eyes, Lane Hutson is the most electrifying prospect in the CH’s prospect bank. He may not be the best (it’s between David Reinbacher and him, in my opinion), but if he reaches his full potential, he could wow Montreal fans for years to come.
For a late second-round pick, it’s hard to beat that.
And right now, Hutson is at Team USA White ‘s summer camp, where he’s been impressing for the past few days. His team took on the Swedish team in the evening, and for the occasion, the little defender once again found a way to shine.
From behind the Swedes’ net, he mocked young Axel Sandin-Pellikka (just drafted in the first round by the Red Wings) to get directly in front of the net. All he had to do was put the puck in the net.
And as well as scoring a spectacular goal, Hutson also added two assists in his team’s crushing 10-0 victory.
Lane Hutson evades a defender to set up WIlliam Whitelaw, who makes it 2-0 USA White. #WJSS pic.twitter.com/jtyFpwTh1D
– Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 31, 2023
Lane Hutson to Frank Nazar, 8-1. Nazar with his third of the game, fourth point. #WJSS pic.twitter.com/t7P9zvc7BG
– Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) August 1, 2023
That said, Hutson wasn’t the only Tricolore hopeful to shine at Team USA’s summer camp today: after a difficult first outing, Jacob Fowler was back in front of the net for Team USA Blue, and this time he was very solid.
Some excellent puck-tracking here from Montreal Canadiens prospect Jacob Fowler.
He’s been excellent today after a difficult game Saturday. #WJSS pic.twitter.com/tROsdvJBXY
– Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) July 31, 2023
Fowler’s good outing gave his team a 4-1 win over the Finns, a good performance after losing the first game 7-0.
The two American groups will face off on Wednesday, and while we’re likely to see Hutson in action, he probably won’t get the chance to face Fowler considering the latter was given a full game today. Logic dictates that young Andrew Oke should also get a full match, and we can expect him to face Hutson and his gang.
In short, the CH’s two hopefuls at the U.S. team camp impressed today. That’s a good sign for two guys who can aspire to be part of Team USA at the WJC and, in Hutson’s case, have big responsibilities, like a C on the front of his sweater.
Lane Hutson, meanwhile, may even aspire to be club captain โ https://t.co/Bc41I1Xk20
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) July 25, 2023
In bursts
– Hutson got some nice comments from Steven Ellis, who is covering camp.
Steven Ellis on Lane Hutson at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
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– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 1, 2023
– Bogdan Konyushkov: a CH prospect to keep an eye on. [H&L]
– Changes at ESPN.
Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson fired: Mike Breen will have new colleagues. https://t.co/fwVKHuIsjI
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) August 1, 2023
– Attention tennis fans.
A short list of the players who will be attracting attention next week๐๐พhttps://t.co/u5u8hCJTvX
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) August 1, 2023