Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens has made a significant impact in his rookie season, clinching the 2024-25 Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year. He showcased remarkable skill, leading all rookies with an impressive total of six goals and 60 assists, which ties him for the most assists in a season by a rookie defenseman, a record previously held by Larry Murphy.

Despite being selected 62nd overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, Hutson proved his worth, contributing to the Canadiens' surprising playoff run. His 66 points rank among the highest for rookie defensemen in NHL history, trailing only legends like Brian Leetch and Gary Suter. At just 21 years old, his achievement marks him as the second Calder winner for the franchise since the expansion era.