Lane Hutson

[bnet]

So, this guy is putting up historic numbers, wondering what everyone's thoughts on him are? He definitely has holes in his game as a whole (but to be fair, almost all 18yr old defenders have at least 1 thing they need to work on), his edge-work, IQ are top tier elite, his skating is while not a weakness, wouldn't say it's a strength either, he's not slow out there but he's got nowhere near the speed of a Hughes or Makar.

What are you guy's thoughts on him for the future, he's obviously going back to NCAA for at least 1 more year, quite possibly 2. Habs PP is wide open to take over, Matheson is doing a good job right now, Guhle is a quality defender, I see him more as a minute muncher who plays in all situations then a true #1 PPQB though.

Does he flame out, struggle in the big leagues and bolt to greener pastures overseas, does he make it, but never live up to the hype, or do you think he can be the next Makar/Hughes/Heiskanen type...offensively anyways.

[senryu]

Some opinions that might interest you

https://forums.dobbersports.com/show...ghlight=hutson

[Bubba55]

Some opinions that might interest you

https://forums.dobbersports.com/show...ghlight=hutson

Ya, this has been booted around for sure. Bottom line for me is if you can stash him away for a reasonable cost it's worth a shot. But I am struggling with the "sky's the limit" take on him, seems unlikely, but time will tell, however one way or the other it will be a bit of a wait before we know what he can do in the NHL.