NHL fans are starting to become accustomed to blueliners producing gaudy point totals. Whether it’s Cale Makar seemingly scoring goals at will as he shakes and bakes through a sea of defenders. Erik Karlsson rejuvenated his career with an incredible 101 points last season. Quinn Hughes, Rasmus Dahlin, Adam Fox.. the list goes on and on.
But who will be the next great offensive defenseman in the league?
Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils and Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens are two prime candidates. Hughes with his electric skating and thirst for puck-rushing glory. Hutson with his incredible set of hands, explosive acceleration, and smart distribution.
Hutson has a clear path to the top job in Montreal when he comes out of school. Hughes has to usurp Dougie Hamilton at the top of the Devils’ umbrella. Each has the skill to get there, but which young defender will reign supreme?
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Hutson my boyyyy
The answer is Cole Hutson.
Hutson all day
LANE HUTSON
I think you accidentally cut out the part where you analyze them.
If Montreal keeps up what they are doing they will the best blue line in the NHL within a few years
General Bone Apart, reporting for shimmies.
Lane Hutson will be an offensive dynamo
Offensively, Hutson is highly superiror to Hughes.
Hutson >> Hughes
Hutson will be better
I think Lane Hutson compares more to Quinn Hughes than Luke. Through Lane's brother Cole into the mix and we'll have a Hughes vs Hutsons debate for years.
That last goal snipe was something