Lane Hutson could score 60 points this year (in the NCAA), thinks an expert

Lane Hutson is truly one of the most electrifying prospects on the CH right now. The little defenseman is a highlight machine, and it seems like every time he jumps on the ice, he steals the show in a different way.

It’s not for nothing that he’s considered one of the most exciting prospects on the circuit, as Tony Ferrari recently stated.

After a stellar first season in the NCAA with 48 points in 39 games, one has to wonder what the defenseman will be able to accomplish this year.

And according to prospect expert Chris Peters, we can’t rule out the possibility of him scoring as many as 60 points in the NCAA this season.

In doing so, he would be the first defenseman to reach that mark in the 21st century (Matt Carle currently holds the “record” with 54 points).

As Peters notes, we agree that such a high point total should give Hutson a good chance of winning the Hobey Baker. We know he looked like a serious contender last year, but in the end, he didn’t even make the final three.

A decision that didn’t go down too well, and not just in Montreal.

And in fact, it’s not ridiculous to think that the little defender could once again make it to the next level. He’s just had a monster summer camp with the U.S. national team, and he’s likely to have even more responsibilities with the Terriers this season.

And when you add in the fact that he’ll be playing with the very promising Macklin Celebrini (one of the top prospects for the upcoming draft) as well as Kent Hughes’ son (and Jeff Gorton’s son, who may not be on the same level as the other two, though), you know he’ll have plenty of resources around him to put up points.

If Hutson really does manage to score 60 points in the NCAA this year, he’ll continue to solidify his place as a top NHL prospect. He’ll need to improve his defensive game, sure, but a point haul like that would be far too historic to ignore.

And frankly, I really believe he can do it. He’s got the talent, and with a little luck, he just might pull it off.

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