We Finally Know What's Causing the Stalemate Between Lane Hutson and the Canadiens
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Several people thought Lane Hutson's contract extension would be a formality and that the matter would be settled before the start of the regular season.
However, it now seems that things are a bit more complicated than they appeared, as the two sides have not yet reached an agreement to this day.
As already mentioned, Hutson's camp is reportedly asking for a deal worth $10 million per year.
On the other hand, Kent Hughes is said to have tried to convince Hutson to sign for slightly under $9 million per year.
Darren Dreger adds to the Lane Hutson case
So we can see that there's a gap of roughly one million dollars between the two sides.
It raises the question: why would such a small salary difference be taking so long to resolve?
On this topic, TSN journalist Darren Dreger recently explained that the sticking point in these negotiations is not the annual salary, but the term.
The real problem between Kent Hughes and Lane Hutson in the contract talks is the term!
According to what he's heard, the Canadiens want an 8-year deal, while Hutson's camp would prefer a 6-year deal.
"Darren Dreger on TSN 690 this morning says that it's his understanding that Lane Hutson prefers a shorter term (6 years?) on his new contract, the Canadiens are looking for max term."
I wonder if both sides couldn't just meet in the middle and agree on a 7-year contract extension.
Kent Hughes recently reassured Canadiens fans by mentioning that the club's number 48 will not become a free agent until 2031.
"No, I'm not worried.
For all the contracts we've negotiated since we arrived here, the negotiations have gone smoothly.
Sometimes it's very quick, sometimes it takes more time, but there's no reason to worry.
The fans don't need to be concerned.
He won't be an unrestricted free agent for another 7 years!"
- Kent Hughes
For all the contracts we've negotiated since we arrived here, the negotiations have gone smoothly.
Sometimes it's very quick, sometimes it takes more time, but there's no reason to worry.
The fans don't need to be concerned.
He won't be an unrestricted free agent for another 7 years!"
- Kent Hughes
Personally, I'm not worried at all about this case. The two sides will come to an agreement, and Lane Hutson will be a Canadien for a long time to come.
That said, I understand the fans wanting to see a conclusion sooner rather than later.
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OCTOBRE 10 | 659 ANSWERS We Finally Know What's Causing the Stalemate Between Lane Hutson and the Canadiens How many years will Lane Hutson's next contract cover? | ||
| 5 years and less | 64 | 9.7 % |
| 6 years | 79 | 12 % |
| 7 years | 138 | 20.9 % |
| 8 years | 378 | 57.4 % |
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