With a three-point effort on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens skater Lane Hutson now leads all NHL rookies in points, with three goals and 27 assists in 40 games.
Considering he’s a defenceman, it’s a rather impressive showing from the 20-year-old player, especially since he’s trending toward one of the most productive seasons from a rookie defenceman in recent NHL history, connoting the Calder Trophy conversation is sure to make its way to the forefront in the near future.
He’s currently on pace for 61 points, which would be the first time a rookie defenceman reached the 60-point mark since Nicklas Lidstrom, who is arguably the best blueliner to play in the league since…