Renaud Lavoie: “Lane Hutson is officially the Canadiens’ best player”.

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Lane Hutson is off to an incredible start as an NHL rookie. He already has five points in nine games, but he’s not just an offensive player.

And that’s what makes Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports so happy. During his daily column on BPM Sports’ Club du matin , Lavoie offered a bold opinion.

“Lane Hutson is officially the best player on the Montreal Canadiens.” – Renaud Lavoie

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He was then asked if that was for all positions combined, and his answer remained the same.

Lavoie thinks Hutson is better than Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Mike Matheson. That’s a lot for a defenseman still taking his first steps in the NHL!

What Lavoie is asking is that fans only watch Hutson when he’s on the ice. His play is almost always impeccable and he has a major impact on the Habs’ success.

Let’s not forget that he’s also the Canadiens’ most-used player. He’s used for everything.

Hutson can be seen on the powerplay, shorthanded and five-on-five. And he’s also on the ice when Martin St-Louis pulls his goalie.

Funnily enough, with Hutson on the short-handed, the Canadiens now rank third in one-man efficiency. The Habs have allowed just three shorthanded goals so far this campaign.

And on the powerplay, even if he doesn’t always get points, he’s able to turn the puck around and draw players to him to free up his teammates.

Renaud Lavoie loves all these aspects of Hutson’s game. His only complaint is the power of his shot. Let’s just say it’s the kind of thing that can easily be improved.

Still, it’s funny to see Lavoie adore Hutson like that. Before the start of the season, he explained on TVA Sports that he thought sending Hutson to Laval might be a good idea.

I have a feeling that if he could go back in time, he’d change his mind!

Overtime

– Oilers hold their breath.

– We’ll have to reopen the debate.

– Everything seems to be going well with the Islanders.

– It’s an idea.

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