Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson's unexpected 9th place finish among Norris trophy votes have the hockey world chatting. Is the Canadiens' defenseman on the cusp of stardom?
We break down Hutson's surprising Norris votes, analyzing his performance against NHL defensive elites like Cale Makar. The conversation shifts to a bold proposal: should Montreal pursue Brad Marchand? Discover why this controversial Bruins forward could be the missing piece for the Canadiens' roster. Plus, an emotional farewell to David Savard, exploring his impact as the team's "dad" and shot-blocking leader.
Tune in for insider perspectives on the Habs’ defensive strategy and potential roster shakeups that could reshape their upcoming season.



0:00 Intro: Lane Hutson's Norris votes
5:23 Comparing Lane Hutson to Cale Makar
10:22 Trivia question teaser about Norris votes
12:15 Should Canadiens pursue Brad Marchand?
18:25 Marchand could be Canadiens' new "heel"
20:20 David Savard's final season review
26:40 Who replaces Savard as team leader?
28:41 Trivia answer and new question

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