Lane Hutson was a second-round pick for the Canadiens in 2022, for a few reasons, but primarily for his small stature. However, he had all the skills.
The agile defenseman proved himself this season in the NCAA, at the World Junior Championship, and also in the top league in the world towards the end of the season, making the sample size thin.
In the latest episode of "Process," a podcast by BPM Sports produced by the Athletic Commission, the colorful Simon "Snake" Boisvert didn't hesitate to answer YES to this question:
Quickly, internet users expressed their disagreement with this statement. According to them, Lane Hutson deserves more than that, and especially the Canadiens already know what they have in their hands, while a draft pick remains just that, a pick...
Yes, a 10th overall pick is enticing and could clearly become a future NHL star, but is the gamble really worth it?
