In 77 games at BU, Hutson led all active NCAA defenseman with 97 points (30 goals, 67 assists). Huston received 165 of a possible 191 first-place votes. Fellow former BU alum and San Jose Sharks center finished third in the voting.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy on Tuesday as the NHL’s rookie of the year. Hutson led rookies in scoring with six goals and 60 assists in his inaugural NHL season as the Canadiens made a surprise return to the playoffs this season.

Montreal Canadiens React to NHL's Major Lane Hutson Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Montreal Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs this NHL season for the first time since losing the Cup Final in 2021 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.