NHL Rumors: Lane Hutson and Montreal Canadiens Influenced By Connor McDavid Extension
The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a new contract extension with Lane Hutson on Monday, ahead of their home opener against the Seattle Kraken.
According to Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, the contract signed by Connor McDavid in Edmonton influenced not only Hutson, but also Canadiens management in sticking with their plan and salary structure.
Pierre LeBrun told Gino Reda on TSN’s That’s Hockey: "it was the contract signed by Connor McDavid that really influenced not only Hutson, but also Canadiens management"
Gino Reda noted: "it’s big money, but it certainly seems to be a team-friendly contract."
- Lane Hutson and Montreal Canadiens agreed to a new contract extension on Monday.
- The contract signed by Connor McDavid influenced Hutson and Canadiens management.
Author's summary: Canadiens sign Lane Hutson to team-friendly contract.