Lane Hutson named top Norris Trophy candidate and goes viral

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has been identified as a top three candidate for the Norris Trophy in a ranking by Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff. Hutson is projected to be a contender for the award for the 2026-27 season, trailing only Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. The ranking highlights Hutson's significant defensive improvement, noting his plus-minus rating rose from -2 in the 2024-25 season to +36 last season.

Separately, a video of Hutson reacting to a massive collection of his own hockey cards has gone viral. The collection includes rare True Cup RPA cards, limited to 99 copies worldwide. Hutson humorously underestimated the value of the cards, suggesting they were worth approximately $50 each, while collectors estimate individual cards are valued between $12,000 and $20,000.