Lane Hutson heureux d’être lié à Montréal pendant plusieurs années: «Chaque fois que j’enfile ce chandail, c’est spécial»

Lane Hutson isn't going anywhere for the next nine years, and even if he breaks the bank, it won't change his lifestyle.

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Players began taking to the ice as the Canadian announced an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension that will ensure his small defenseman will remain in Montreal until the end of the 2033-2034 season. The agreement will come into force at the beginning of the 2026/2027 season. He would be eligible for free agency with compensation at the end of the current season.

Who was the first to go on the ice? Lane Hutson, like most days. Even though the team returned from Chicago early Saturday night and everyone had the day off, Hutson still went out to skate on Sunday. No, nothing will change.

“Every day I can get into the arena is a good day, and that's especially true today now that we've resolved this issue. Otherwise, I'm getting back to work,” Hutson said in the locker room as he barely left the rink at the training center in Brossard Monday afternoon.

Hutson is, of course, glad the situation was resolved so early in the season, but he suggests that all the uproar it caused on social media didn't bother him.

“I tried to make sure it didn't intrude [dans ma vie]. People have opinions and they can say whatever they want, but I just want to continue to grow while helping my team.”

Special

So Lane Hutson will wear the tri-color jersey for the next nine seasons, an idea he's excited about.

“Every time I put on this jersey it's special, whether it's in training or a pre-season game, it's very important to me. It was important to me to stay here for a long time, I'm glad we were able to come to an agreement.”

Hutson's intention to stay in Montreal is based on the feeling that the team is doing everything it can to win the championship.

“I think we're not that far away from being a team that can win the Stanley Cup more than once. I believe in this group and everything that's been put together makes me believe we're moving in the right direction.”

A lot of money

When his contract kicks in, Hutson will be on the 17th.e According to Sportac.com, the highest paid defenseman in the NHL. According to the same source, it will point to 41e place among all NHL players.

“That’s a lot of money for anyone,” Hutson admitted of the jackpot he just won. But they trust me, and I have to repay them with hard work.”

Will he do anything special to celebrate this new contract?

“We play tomorrow and it's our first game, it's special, that's how I'm going to celebrate,” Hutson said.

He'll no doubt at least treat his parents to a good meal in a nice place in Montreal. They were seen on board a flight between Chicago and Montreal on Sunday.

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