Canadiens getting closer to Ryan Hutson’s contract extension?
Elliot Friedman: Elliott Friedman said on Sportsnet 590 radio: “There were reports today that maybe the Lane Hutson game was close, getting closer, but from what I know, I don’t believe that’s true.”
Episode 4’s Dave Pagnotta was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio’s Power Play with Steve Kouleas and Carter Hutton and was asked about the current situation between Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens.
Transcribed by NHLRumors.com
Carter Hutton: “Before we talk about Connor Bedard, now we talk about Ryan Hutson, and where he is right now. These backs are being paid so much, is he going to wait? Where do we put him? Is he one of those eight-year guys or is he a short-term guy with an escalating cap, and I know these young guys are confident as well. We’ve seen Auston Matthews take these three-year deals, and hey, I’m going to take three at 12 or 10 and take my next deal and get more.”
Dave Pannotta: “Yeah, it’s an interesting thing, how this goes. Now, both sides, it’s a little bit different than Chicago and Bedard, just because both sides are eager to get something done. They both want it. Like Hutson and the Canadiens want to hammer something out here. They’re getting closer. I suspect this one will be in nine games, somewhere in nine games. To what extent? I’m not sure.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Ryan Hutson may be close money-wise, but…
I think there were a few days last week, towards the end, where I was going, okay, maybe this will spill over into the 10s. I still don’t quite understand this feeling. I mean, maybe it is, it’s still possible, but I don’t feel that way right now. I think the bottom line is that if it can be done successfully, it will be a good result. Now, if you’re dealing with a six- or seven-year contract, you might as well move to eight; that’s the thought process behind a lot of people right now.
It’s certainly possible he could seal a six-year deal. I know people are starting to chatter about this because Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said in an interview with CBC France that I think he was wrong. I reached out to my sides. Don’t worry, fans, he said in French, Ryan will be here for the next seven years. I think he saw several. I think he meant the translation, maybe he just messed it up a little. But everyone I’ve talked to on the Canadiens and player side thinks he means it’s been a few years now.
Lane Hutson, the other interesting thing here is that he’s not eligible for an offer next summer. He’s like Luke Hughes this past offseason, who had an RFA grade of 10.2 (c) and was ineligible to play in the first year of his contract. So the Canadiens had complete control of him for quite some time. I no longer sense any concern or concern on either side. I do think they’ll get it done, but they’re talking about the whole semester.
They are talking about somewhere around No. 9, and I think Noah Dobson’s final number for the Canadiens will hover around No. 9.5. At least somewhere in that realm. That’s what my gut tells me. “
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens know where Ryan Hutson is starting out
NHLRumors.com Note: Ryan Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens have been the talk of the market since Luke Hughes and Jackson Lacombe received new contracts. Reports emerged Friday that Hughes and Hutson’s agents were seen speaking before Thursday’s game between Montreal and Detroit. Indications According to reports from the Journal de Montreal and TVA Sports’ Jonathan Bernier and RG Media’s Marco D’Amico, progress has been made, indicating that A deal could be reached in the coming days.
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