My column on Lane Hutson and the mayhem of the NHL playoffs. www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke... - ThreadSky

jacktodd.bsky.social • 2 days ago

My column on Lane Hutson and the mayhem of the NHL playoffs.
https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/article992384.html

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moreandfaster.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hutson will be fine. He's too smart and too dynamic not to succeed. What a gift it's going to be to watch this guy grow as a player.

leftysocially.bsky.social•2 days ago

Great article again!
Lane Hutson strikes me as that special player that will find a way in the playoffs, the great ones always seem to find a way.
6'8" with a tennis racket in his hands and an abundance of talent sounds like a whole lot of scary has coming to men's tennis!

claudevautour.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good read Jack! Do you think Hutson signs an extension this summer?

jacktodd.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thanks Claude. I think Hutson will sign - if that's what Hughes wants and why wouldn't he?
More than any other GM in the league, Hughes is able to construct contracts that benefit both player and team. I know Arpon Basu says no because of the changing cap situation but I think it happens.

claudevautour.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hughes does show a pattern with contract negotiations. I was just curious about your professional opinion. Thanks

kemptvillehabsfan.bsky.social•2 days ago

With you here all the way.

habs48.bsky.social•2 days ago

I don’t think the league will adapt so Xhekaj brothers and adding other big bodies will be necessary so Caulfield, Hutson can play their game . I’m old enough to remember Fergie and then Nilan and it made Habs much better.

leftysocially.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yep, I remember when the push was on to get fast and skilled, size didn't matter and then Burke and the Ducks went yeah sure go ahead, we'll see you in the playoffs...

jacques123456.bsky.social•2 days ago

Voilà👍😎

bipolarguide.bsky.social•2 days ago

Bring back Georges Laraque. Problem solved. 😉

jacktodd.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh I think Xhekaj is a bigger threat - and less a problem in the room.

bipolarguide.bsky.social•2 days ago

Georges would eat Xhekaj alive and not break a sweat.

jacktodd.bsky.social•2 days ago

Today?
Right.
Obviously, he's good at convincing gullible people that's true.

davidtrott13.bsky.social•2 days ago

I totally dislike the change in officiating because it’s the playoffs. I much prefer the skill of the league’s best players. I’m not against tough play or hard hits, they have to be part of the game. That’s normal leveling of the field. Use one rule book all year.

jacktodd.bsky.social•2 days ago

Amen.

gmdvancouver.bsky.social•2 days ago

Verstappen should be a zero every week.

jeansevigny.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good read Jack. The NHL is a different beast isn’t it! 😑

jacques123456.bsky.social•2 days ago

Great read again Jack!
Hutson will need more protection this year, I think!

jacktodd.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm waiting on Florian Xhekaj. That kid has some real talent and he can fight like his brother.

And thank you.

jacques123456.bsky.social•2 days ago

Agree and the two brothers together will be something!!

moeman61.bsky.social•2 days ago

I think Lane will be okay in any situation.

Ken Dryden for new Commish.

I’d give Jean Alesi, 1995 winner at the Gilles Villeneuve track, a hero. Honoured to be an honourary Montrealer. Seems like a wonderful guy. Another hero to the GV track, drivers can’t help but love the challenge & beauty.

t-fish.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yeees! A Todd hockey article right smack dab in the middle of world chaos again.
Thanks Jack 🍻

anvilcloud.bsky.social•2 days ago

It goes too far. Just pound them until they can't get up anymore.

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