I’ve grown up loving and playing the game of hockey since I was five years old. At one point, I probably thought I could be an NHL player, but it turns out the NHL wasn't looking for perennially mediocre rep hockey players, and it became obvious it was not going to happen. But along the way, I’ve had favourite players whose games I've really connected with. When I first started watching hockey consistently in the late 2000s or early 2010s, my first favourite player was Michae

The Montreal Canadiens have officially locked up Lane Hutson, and somehow, it’s an absolute steal. The young defenseman will make under $9 million per year with an average AAV of $8.85 million on the salary cap starting in the 2026-27 season. A figure that, given his trajectory, looks like a massive win for the organization. This signing doesn’t just secure a cornerstone player; it highlights a rare commitment to Montreal. In today’s NHL, very few players take discounts to pl