It will be interesting to see what the Canadiens' management decides to do with the small but agile defenseman after the next training camp.
If he performs exceptionally, management will have no choice but to keep him. However, there is also the issue of contracts for most of the Canadiens' defensemen.
In summary, if Hutson stays with the Canadiens, Kent Hughes will likely need to waive Jordan Harris or Justin Barron.
