Lane Hutson is all the rage at the Habs training camp. His teammates love to see him take to the ice, and yesterday he pulled off a superb “sauce” pass to Emil Heineman that got reactions from all over the NHL.
Even P.K. Subban took his hat off to this superb play, mentioning that he wasn’t sure it could be taught.
That’s the case with Ryan Whitney, who co-hosts the popular Spittin’ Chicklets podcast. He was very bold and predicted 50 points in 2024-2025 for Hutson.
Whit is calling for a 50 point season from Lane Hutson in his rookie season.https://t.co/H2asmmmKUm pic.twitter.com/kleqteLan6
– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) September 22, 2024
It’s important to put things in perspective. It’s true that Hutson is off to a good start in training camp and could get a job in Montreal to start the year.
However, it’s far from over, and even if it is, 50 points is a lot, especially for a rookie. Last year, Mike Matheson was universally praised for his season, but it’s worth remembering that he went out and got 60 points to do it.
As far as the power play is concerned, I don’t think Mike Matheson will be so easy to squeeze out of the first unit, especially considering the fact that Hutson is a rookie. He should get some opportunities, but not all season long.
Overtime
– Great fan turnout.
Thanks to the hundreds of fans who made the trip on the Groupe Ménard fan bus, and to everyone else! You are the best!
Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who joined us on our Groupe Ménard fan busses! All the Als fans made a… pic.twitter.com/5CCwtGzCxp
– X – Montreal Alouettes (@MTLAlouettes) September 22, 2024
– Great goal.
JB gets his Sunday hands out
JB’s so fresh and so clean#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/1XLSTew19C
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) September 22, 2024
– This is going to take some getting used to.
No, this photo of Max Pacioretty in a Maple Leafs uniform is not a montage…
(: NHL) pic.twitter.com/yoL0BceP05
– RDS (@RDSca) September 22, 2024