LeBrun with details on Lane Hutson’s 8-year extension with Canadiens
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss how the Lane Hutson contract extension came together with the Canadiens, the role the defenceman played in the deal getting done and more.
It's a good deal, but he was a RFA that couldn't even receive an offer sheet. If they had gone over 9, the Habs would have been a bit crazy. However, the kid could have likely got the same AAV on a 5 or 6 year deal, so kudos to him
This will be one of the best bargain contracts in the NHL in a few years. If they can lock up Demidov next year on a team friendly deal. They will be set for years.
Why give a kid with one year in the NHL that kind of money. I mean really being a star player so young can get bad really fast with that kind of money…..
Habs got Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Dobson, Guhle and Hutson ALL signed for 5+ years for a total of under 48 Millions aav. ABSOLUTELY insane contracts! Kent is a magician.
Happy that all of the excessive and stupid commentary has now stopped. For myself, I did not read or listen to any of it.… It was far too unbearable with its speculative noise.
This is a Stanley Cup friendly deal and means that the young group stays together for a long time. Montreal is building a very special team that is full of talent. Thank you Lane for believing in this team and giving us fans so much to cheer about!!!
So happy to see Lane Hutson is going to be a Canadien for years to come! I am sure , knowing the Canadiens integrity, as Hutson gets better so will the contract! This Canadiens team is going to be a very good hockey team!👍👍 🦂🥂
The difference between the hutson contract and the Hughes/Lacombe contracts is the signing bonus… tax wise signing bonuses are the better way to go but the team has to have money to pay those bonuses every July 1st… Montreal has no problem with money… That's why Lane took a lower AAV, he still nets more than he would if he took straight salary
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Such a steal. This contract gives room to keep the young core together for longer!
It's a good deal, but he was a RFA that couldn't even receive an offer sheet. If they had gone over 9, the Habs would have been a bit crazy. However, the kid could have likely got the same AAV on a 5 or 6 year deal, so kudos to him
This will be one of the best bargain contracts in the NHL in a few years. If they can lock up Demidov next year on a team friendly deal. They will be set for years.
hes been utter shite so far! hes getting dropped immediately from my fantasy team
Best Monday of my life!!
Great photo of gord in the background 👍🏻🍻
Lets gooooo! What a steal, super happy, thank you Hutson for not being greedy AF.
LeBrun hang that Whalers logo it looks fabulous.
$70 million dollars is a lot of money no matter what.
Why give a kid with one year in the NHL that kind of money. I mean really being a star player so young can get bad really fast with that kind of money…..
If Lacombe and Hughes got 9 mil, 8.85 mil for Hutson is a good deal.
Late hunson! @1:25
The smart teams will broaden their salary masses rather than (over) paying a limited number of players
The only reason it was tense was because of the media.
Habs got Suzuki, Caufield, Slaf, Dobson, Guhle and Hutson ALL signed for 5+ years for a total of under 48 Millions aav. ABSOLUTELY insane contracts! Kent is a magician.
Lane is a true hero – this team will get the job done soon enough
McDavid caused this, it shows players that the more money you take, the less you have a chance to win
Wow 8 years
Happy that all of the excessive and stupid commentary has now stopped. For myself, I did not read or listen to any of it.… It was far too unbearable with its speculative noise.
I'm very surprised. I would have been perfectly fine with Noah Dobson's contact.
Paul Marner would be angry if this was his son.
Great contract for Hutson. He is a true team player that gives him security and a decent shot at a Cup.
I feel the media just makes up stuff like negotiations were tense, he is not playing his best because the pressure for contract woes et etc
Hutson at that price is a big steal. In Edmonton we have the worst contract for a d-men nurse at 9.25 .
love the team guys. less respect for those selfish stars.
Lane is a class act and it clearly shows he has surrounded himself with folks that have great sense of judgment / guidance
Are Dreger and Johnston going to eat crow now?
Great for the Habs. Hudson is Superstar in the makin!
I am impressed this hobbit has been employed by TSN for so long. Gotta love The Stupid Network
It's like it's not real. You know? This isn't possible.
This is a Stanley Cup friendly deal and means that the young group stays together for a long time. Montreal is building a very special team that is full of talent. Thank you Lane for believing in this team and giving us fans so much to cheer about!!!
Montreal doesn't have a Canadian tax when it comes to salaries like the other Canadian teams, because players are accepting less money to be here.
Christmas is coming….I want a Lane Hudson Jersey
So happy to see Lane Hutson is going to be a Canadien for years to come! I am sure , knowing the Canadiens integrity, as Hutson gets better so will the contract!
This Canadiens team is going to be a very good hockey team!👍👍
🦂🥂
8.85 for an undersized defencemen who can't defend lol
imagine thinking you win cups with players like this, habs got fleeced !! 😂😂😂
let's stop calling all these clowns 'insiders" every single one of them was wrong, call them what they really are , speculators
The difference between the hutson contract and the Hughes/Lacombe contracts is the signing bonus… tax wise signing bonuses are the better way to go but the team has to have money to pay those bonuses every July 1st… Montreal has no problem with money… That's why Lane took a lower AAV, he still nets more than he would if he took straight salary