Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens’ captain, and his job doesn’t seem to be in jeopardy. He’s the most complete player on the team and seems to be a unifier, without being very extroverted. The next captain debate isn’t something we’re really thinking about,

Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov has been keeping an eye on the organization that drafted him and he seems to be a fan of one particular rookie.

Lane Hutson, the Montreal Canadiens’ promising young defenseman, has taken his first NHL season by storm. With his unique skill set, Hutson is overcoming the challenges typically faced by undersized defenders and showing why he could be a major force for the Canadiens in the coming years.

Hutson, however, provides a nice dose of hope for the Canadiens’ future. A second-round pick by Montreal in 2022, the little defenceman — he’s 5-foot-9, 162 pounds — has been playing big minutes on the blue line.

Lane Hutson has been turning a lot of heads in the NHL since the start of the season. He’s becoming more and more a part of the opponent’s game plan, and Tom Wilson’s post-whistle push yesterday was perfect proof of that.