When will Lane Hatson sign his next contract? Ellitt Friedman, On the heels of his podcast 32 thoughtsI turned to the question this morning. This is one of the most important topics in the National League,And, according to him, as well as last week, wide contours were installed. But now there are some pauses.
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What does all this mean? According to Friedman, this means that the player and Canadiens know that the contract will be about eight years and $ 9 million a year. This morning, Friedman said that last week it was found that Lane Hatson would earn no more than Noah Dobson, who earns $ 9.5 million a year.Of course, two contracts can hardly be compared at the basic level, since Dobson signed a year from complete autonomy.Ellitt FriedmanThat's whyI do not agree with Darren Dreger, who last week said that Lane Hatson will become the highest paid defender in Montreal
Darren Dreger: Rhine Hatson Expansion: this number will be higher than $ 9.5 million. USA, I can assure you in this; Does 8x $ 10 million do this? Yes, probably – first (10/3)
– NHL rumors report (@nhlrumourreport) October 6, 2025
Basically, according to Friedman, what is now blocking the deal is what he calls “philosophical differences” between the club and the agent. What does it mean? This is due to how Hatson can save money with certain Canadian programs(We talked about this recentlyAnd with a rising cap. The club, who thinks about using delayed money, says that the player can save money in certain areas, while the agent knows that the restriction will be at least $ 104 million next year. According to Friedman, he can reach $ 107 million.Then there are emotions in the air. How much will this prevent the club and the player to come to the agreement in the end?
“Extension”
We still do not know how many PowerPlay Habs is in stone for the next season. Will Dobson and/or Hatson be on the first wave? How close is the negotiations attached to this?
