There's of course Nick Suzuki and Cole Caulfield's steps forward in assuming their roles as franchise players, both leading the club with 43 and 42 points, respectively. But Hutson is running the defensive corps, averaging 22:42 per night, which gives him a serious edge on Celebrini and Michkov for the campaign's best rookie.

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss Lane Hutson, a rumored failed trade between the Canucks and Rangers, the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl, the Sabres' Dylan Cozens and more.

With a three-point effort on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks, Canadiens skater Lane Hutson now leads all NHL rookies in points, with three goals and 27 assists in 40 games.

Corey Pronman of The Athletic recently released a list of the top under-23-year-old players, and it has set off a backlash online. His list seems to be,

I dedicated almost my entire column to the show Laraque & Gonzalez featuring Lane Hutson. Let’s just say that his three-point match and first star in Salt Lake City has only added weight to his exceptional resume since arriving in the NHL.

The Montreal Canadiens have found a gem in Lane Hutson, and locking him down as soon as possible may quickly become priority Number 1 going into the offseason.