Chris Chelios would love to see Lane Hutson break his franchise record

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Lane Hutson is closing in on the Montreal Canadiens’ franchise record for most points by a rookie defenseman.

He currently has 62 points, while Chris Chelios’ record stands at 64 points.

Just two points, which should be achievable considering the #48’s recent production.

Chelios wasn’t even aware he still held the franchise record until he heard about it recently.

That’s what he mentioned in an interview with 98.5 FM Sports.

« I had no idea I still held the record until Hutson emerged. And now, he’s going to break it. » – Chris Chelios

Even Chelios is certain Hutson will break his record.

The current record holder had kind words for the young defenseman.

Chelios said he knows his role, is a very intelligent player who works with angles, and has excellent vision of the game, and will continue to improve.

« He’s a good skater, has nice skills, is fun to watch, and the fact that Montreal is in the playoff hunt makes it all the more exciting. » – Chris Chelios

Still in the same interview (which you can listen to in English or a summary in French), the former right-handed defenseman sent a little message to the habs. He mentioned that if the organization wanted to pay for his flight to see him break his record, he would be delighted.

Although it’s not in the same category as the career goal record Alex Ovechkin tied on Friday, if Chelios could be present to see young Hutson break his record, it would be great. A bit like Gretzky was present for the game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

Overtime

– Beautiful gesture by the Chicago Blackhawks players to take the time to shake Alex Ovechkin’s hand who joined Gretzky with his 893rd and 894th career goals.

– The #8 is really in a class of his own.

– Even though Ovechkin didn’t manage to break Gretzky’s record, rookie Ryan Leonard scored his first career goal… in an empty net.

– The Québécois amassed his first point in the NHL.