Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens is making waves as the top-scoring rookie defenseman, with an impressive point-per-game average over the last 21 outings. As he approaches eligibility for a contract extension after July 1st, comparisons are being drawn to other young defensemen who secured significant deals early in their careers.

Hutson's performance continues to shine, particularly alongside veteran Mike Matheson. Meanwhile, the Canadiens' GM, Kent Hughes, may be weighing the decision to keep Matheson in the lineup as they look towards the future.