Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson looks to build on Calder Trophy season in 2025-26

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson enters the 2025-26 NHL season with high expectations after capturing the Calder Trophy. Following a 66-point rookie campaign, sportsbooks and projections predict a slight dip, but Montreal’s trade for Noah Dobson and Hutson’s heavy power-play role position him to continue thriving and avoid a sophomore slump.