NHL News: Lane Hutson's Contract Breakdown and Injury Notes
Lane Hutson's contract has been broken down, revealing a front-loaded deal with a high percentage of signing bonuses to reduce taxes.
- Lane Hutson's agents negotiated a contract that nets more money than Luke Hughes and Jackson LaCombe after taxes and fees.
- Brady Tkachuk was held out of yesterday's game due to injury.
- Jaccob Slavin is being evaluated for an injury.
“Lane Hutson was offered more but signed for less. He bought himself security and bought the Habs a bit more room to continue building a championship-caliber team.” - Eric Engels
Puck Pedia has reported that Lane Hutson's eight-year contract extension has an $8.85 million cap hit, with a 10-team no-trade clause for the final three years.
Author's summary: Lane Hutson signs eight-year contract extension with Habs.