Luke Hughes’ next contract will give a good indication of Lane Hutson’s next contract

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Crédit: Lane Hutson of Montreal Canadiens skates during game against Detroit Red Wings.

Luke Hughes’ next contract will give a good clue to Lane Hutson’s Unless there’s a surprise deal, the Canadiens’ next big announcement should be the signing of Lane Hutson. Next season, the defenseman will complete the final year of his three-year NHL entry-level contract worth $950,000 a year. Needless to say, the 21-year-old should see a substantial salary increase.

However, as negotiations between the Habs and Hutson remain at a standstill, one wonders why they are taking so long to reach an agreement. On this subject, Marco D’Amico, who spoke to BPM Sports, is reassuring on several points: “I want to be clear on this, Lane Hutson absolutely wants to stay in Montreal, it’s not even a debate. He’s in love with this city and he’s in love with you, the fans

[content-ads] So no worries there.

According to D’Amico, the organization and the Hutson clan are in constant conversation to reach an agreement. Both parties want to find a middle ground where the young defenseman will be paid what he’s worth without feeling ripped off by the team a few seasons from now.

Current negotiations between players and their teams are more complicated, given the significant increase in the salary cap that began this year and is expected to continue until at least 2027-28, when it could reach $113.5 million. This makes some players reluctant to make long-term commitments in the hope of earning a little more in a few years’ time.

As I explained recently, the signing of Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov should establish a new salary scale across the NHL. In Hutson’s case, he and the Canadiens organization must instead keep an eye on the negotiations between Luke Hughes, who is still a compensated free agent, and the New Jersey Devils. This contract could establish a good basis of comparison for Hutson’s.

Don’t be surprised if the young defenseman becomes the Habs’ highest-paid player when he signs his next contract. Personally, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see the American earn at least $10 million a year, and if the Canadiens can sign him for eight years, it could quickly become a good deal for the club. Especially since Hutson hasn’t yet reached his full potential. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – What do you think?

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