Canadians and Lane Hutson closer to contract extension?
Elliott Friedman: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 radio: “There was a report today that it might be close, getting closer with Lane Hutson, but as far as I know, I don’t believe that’s true.”
Fourth Period Dave Pagnotta Joined Sirius XM NHL Network Radio’s Power Play with Steve Kouleas and Carter Hutton and was asked about the current status between Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadians.
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Carter Hutton: “Before we talked about it Connor Bedardnow we’re talking about Lane Hutson, and where he is at. And these defenders are paid so well, wait? Where do we put him? Is he one of those guys for an eight-year term, or is he a short-term guy where the cap goes up, and I know these younger guys have a lot of confidence as well. We have seen it Auston Matthews take these three-year deals where I take three at 12 or 10 o’clock and take my next deal and get a bunch more.
Dave Pagnotta: “Yeah, and that’s an interesting one, how that plays out. Now, both sides, this is a little bit different than Chicago and Bedard, simply because both sides are eager to get something done. They both want it. Like Hutson and the Canadiens want to hammer something here. And they were getting closer and closer. And I’m guessing this one will be in the nines, somewhere in the nines. To what extent? I’m not sure.”
NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson could be close to making money, but…
I thought there were a few days last week where, towards the end, where I’m going, okay, maybe this is going to creep into the 10s. I don’t really understand that feeling right now. I mean, maybe, it’s still possible, but I don’t understand that feeling right now. I mainly think this will be somewhere in the nines if it continues for the full term. Now if you’re dealing with a six- and seven-year deal, you might as well go to eight; that’s kind of the thought process behind a lot of guys right now.
It is certainly possible that he will land a six-year contract. And I know people are starting to harp on that because in an interview with the French CBC, Kent Hughes, the GM of the Canadiens, said and I think he was wrong. I have reached out from both sides. He said in French: Don’t worry fans, Lane will be here for the next seven years. I think he met several. I think he meant the translation, and maybe he messed up a bit. But everyone I’ve talked to on the Canadiens side and on the player side thinks he’s been meaning for years.
Lane Hutson, the other interesting thing here, he won’t be eligible for an offer sheet next summer. He’s just like Luke Hughes was this past offseason where he has an RFA of 10.2 (c), he is ineligible based on the games he played in this first year of his contract. So the Canadiens have had complete control over him for quite some time. I no longer feel like there is any concern or concern on either side. I think they’re going to get this done, but they’re talking about the full term.
They’re talking somewhere in the nines, and I think it’ll stick around 9.5 Noah Dobson eventually joined the Canadiens. At least somewhere in that area. That’s what my gut tells me.”
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens know Lane Hutson’s starting point
NHLRumors.com Note: Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadians have been the talk of the town since Luke Hughes and Jackson LaCombe got their new deals. There were reports on Friday that Hughes and Hutson’s agent had been in discussions ahead of the Montreal-Detroit game on Thursday. Indications suggest that progress has been made, as reported by not only Jonathan Bernier by Journal de Montréal and TVA Sports, but also through Marco D’Amico of RG Mediawhich indicates that a deal could be struck within days.
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