no one claimed he wouldn't be oK, but he left 40-50 million on the table
Habs Season Thread: Summer 2026
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Thinking that Hutson didn't purposely give the Habs a big discount is probably the worst hot take I've heard in a long time.
yep, unless his agent is grossly negligent
now it is up to us to use the extra money
GrandWazoo
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He could have easily hold on for 11M, even more if he had waited this summer.
lecoqsportif
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His agent is with Quartexx - so highly unlikely (yes, I know it was Hughes’ agency.) From what gather, Hutson directed his agent to git ‘er dun. It was his call.
Agree.
Sal_Butera
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Do people not recall Hutson’s old man vying for more $$ until sonny boy stepped up and pulled a Gallagher and told the agent …
CH1
The Artist Formerly Known as chiggins.
Do people not recall Hutson’s old man vying for more $$ until sonny boy stepped up and pulled a Gallagher and told the agent …
There was enormous pressure for Lane to sign. The season was days away from starting and Lane was already stressing about it
His take take home pay is equal to 11 cap with a lower tax rate
Nobody knows anything about the future and he didnt risk it
CH1
The Artist Formerly Known as chiggins.
