Montreal Canadiens React to NHL's Major Lane Hutson Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Montreal Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs this NHL season for the first time since losing the Cup Final in 2021 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy on Tuesday as the NHL’s rookie of the year. Hutson led rookies in scoring with six goals and 60 assists in his inaugural NHL season as the Canadiens made a surprise return to the playoffs this season.

Hutson had an outstanding rookie season, scoring six goals and racking up 60 assists to rank ninth in the NHL. He helped the Canadiens catch fire toward the end of the season and