Hughes and the Canadiens Could Sign Lane Hutson to a Brock Faber-Type Deal
Journalist Marco D'Amico had good news for Montreal Canadiens fans today.
But that's not all.
Not only does it look good for an extension for young Hutson, but also, number 48 would reportedly sign for less money than Noah Dobson!
It would be a Brock Faber-type contract for Lane Hutson, not a Noah Dobson-type contract
A source from RG Media mentioned that the situations of Dobson and Hutson are quite different.
Hutson has much less leverage.
"Unlike players in their twenties who benefit from arbitration rights or regular free agents who can receive offers (as Noah Dobson was about to become), Hutson falls into the rarer category of restricted free agents under NHL Article 10.2(c).
This designation applies to restricted free agents who have not yet accumulated enough professional seasons to qualify for arbitration or to sign an offer sheet with another team."
- RG Media
This designation applies to restricted free agents who have not yet accumulated enough professional seasons to qualify for arbitration or to sign an offer sheet with another team."
- RG Media
In short, Hutson does not have arbitration rights and also does not have the right to sign an offer sheet with another team.
Hutson is therefore really handcuffed!
The Canadiens clearly hold the upper hand in this case.
"His contract comparable would not be Dobson in this case, but rather (Jake) Sanderson, (Brock) Faber, or (Quinn) Hughes, who signed long-term contracts as 10.2(c) RFAs," the source said.
"It's about comparing apples to apples, even though I think Hutson could be an elite player."
"It's about comparing apples to apples, even though I think Hutson could be an elite player."
This is really interesting!
If Kent Hughes is truly able to sign Lane Hutson long-term at a salary comparable to Brock Faber's, it would be huge for the Canadiens' salary structure!
"Not just saying this because he's my colleague at TheRGMedia and a good friend, but, IMHO, this is to date, the best article explaining the contract situation with the GoHabsGo and Lane Hutson."
Brock Faber, 22 years old, signed for $8,500,000 per year.
Quinn Hughes, 25 years old, signed for $7.85 million per year.
That gives a good idea of what seems to be in store for Hutson.
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AOUT 14 | 1765 ANSWERS Hughes and the Canadiens Could Sign Lane Hutson to a Brock Faber-Type Deal If he signs for eight seasons, what will Lane Hutson's annual salary be (in your opinion)? | ||
| Between 7 and 8 million | 408 | 23.1 % |
| Between 8 and 9 million | 754 | 42.7 % |
| Between 9 and 10 million | 515 | 29.2 % |
| More than 10 million | 88 | 5 % |
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