Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has received the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHL’s rookie of the 12 months.
The now 21 12 months outdated second-round 2022 choose recorded 66 factors in 82 video games from the again finish (six objectives, 60 assists) to steer NHL rookies in scoring. The left-shooter, who completed seventh in factors amongst defensemen league large, was key to the Canadiens’ shocking playoff berth and added 5 assists in 5 postseason video games.
The Michigan-born product won the award handily with 1,832 factors and 165 of 191 first-place votes. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf completed second with 1,169 factors whereas San Jose Sharks ahead Macklin Celebrini completed third with 1,104 factors.
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Hutson is the primary Canadien to win the Calder since goaltender Ken Dryden received it in 1972.
