Lane Hutson Signs Eight-Year Contract with Montreal Canadiens
Lane Hutson has signed an eight-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens, worth $8.85 million per season, with the majority of the contract in bonuses.
The contract, which will take effect next summer, includes a small no-trade clause. According to reports, General Manager Kent Hughes worked hard to convince Hutson to sign, initially offering a deferred-money contract, which Hutson declined.
Lane Hutson can just play now. He signed very similar deal #GoHabsGo had on table for him weeks ago – slightly less total $ than a deal with deferred money. - Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 13, 2025
The key factor in the signing was the Canadiens' agreement to give Hutson the vast majority of the contract, $55M out of $70M, in bonuses.
Author's summary: Lane Hutson signs 8-year deal with Montreal Canadiens.