Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League's best rookie. He's the first Canadien to win the award since Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.
Hutson, 21, received 165 of 191 first-place votes, with Flames goalie Dustin Wolf and Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini finishing second and third in total voting, respectfully.
Hutson, 21, a second-round pick in 2022, played all 82 games for Detroit, registering six goals and 60 assists to lead all rookies with 66 points. Here's a sample fo thiose who didn't see much fo the Habs this season:
Congrats to the young man. Hutson's very impressive, He'll receive a few Norris votes — nothing major — based on the body of work. He's going to be good a long time.
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12:49 am - 06.11.2025rochester, n.y.Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League's best rookie. He's the first Canadien to win the award since Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.
Hutson, 21, received 165 of 191 first-place votes, with Flames goalie Dustin Wolf and Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini finishing second and third in total voting, respectfully.
Hutson, 21, a second-round pick in 2022, played all 82 games for Detroit, registering six goals and 60 assists to lead all rookies with 66 points. Here's a sample fo thiose who didn't see much fo the Habs this season:
Congrats to the young man. Hutson's very impressive, He'll receive a few Norris votes — nothing major — based on the body of work. He's going to be good a long time.
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