It's a good deal for both sides, with the defenceman earning an average of US$8.85M per season under a contract that kicks in next season.

The Lane Hutson contract watch is over. Article content

The Canadiens announced Monday morning that the 21-year-old defenceman agreed to an eight-year, US$70.8-million contract extension with an annual salary-cap hit of US$8.85 million. The 21-year-old defenceman is in the final season of his NHL entry-level deal with a US$950,000 salary-cap hit. The only two Canadiens players making more than US$8.85 million this season are forward Patrik Laine (US$8.7 million) and defenceman Noah Dobson (US$9.5 million). Article content Article content

Hutson won the Calder Trophy last season as the NHL’s top rookie after posting 6-60-66 totals while playing in

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