Very quickly, Hutson has become a fan favorite for his superb skating, hockey IQ and power-play quarterbacking that’s reminiscent of Andrei Markov, a gifted Montreal cornerstone from 2000 through 2017.
“We’re probably spending a lot less time in our own zone because of Hutson, the new kid on the block,” said Savard, who in the 1970s was part of the “Big Three” on the Canadiens’ defense with Guy Lapointe and Larry Robinson.
“He’s probably our best player right now. Hutson is so good with the puck. Look at how good he is, look at the power play … he’s in full control of the puck, he’s not nervous. We haven’t had a player with talent like his in a long time.”
Savard is a charter member of Hutson’s fan…