Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has been named the 2024-25 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's rookie of the year. He led rookies in scoring with 6 goals and 60 assists, matching a record for rookie defencemen assists and contributing to the Canadiens' surprise playoff return.
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson named NHL rookie of the year
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Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has been named the 2024-25 Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's rookie of the year. He led rookies in scoring with 6 goals and 60 assists, matching a record for rookie defencemen assists and contributing to the Canadiens' surprise playoff return.
Trending- 1 2022 NHL draft: Lane Hutson selected 62nd overall by Montreal.
- 2 1971-72 NHL season: Ken Dryden wins Calder Trophy.
- 3 1980-81 NHL season: Larry Murphy sets rookie defenceman assist record.
- 4 1985-86 NHL season: Gary Suter achieves high rookie blueliner points.
- 5 1988-89 NHL season: Brian Leetch achieves high rookie blueliner points.
- 6 2024-25 NHL season: Lane Hutson plays his inaugural season, leading rookies in scoring.
- 7 June 10, 2025: Lane Hutson wins the Calder Trophy.
- Hutson is the Canadiens' second Calder recipient in the expansion era.
- His performance helped the Canadiens make a surprise return to the playoffs.
What: Lane Hutson, a defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens, won the Calder Trophy for the NHL's rookie of the year.
When: 2024-25 NHL season, award announced June 10, 2025.
Where: Montreal (Canada), NHL.
Why: Hutson led rookies in scoring with 6 goals and 60 assists (66 points total), matching Larry Murphy's record for rookie defenceman assists and contributing to the Canadiens' playoff return.
How: Voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, with Hutson receiving first-place selection on 165 of 191 ballots.