[Data Puck] Through the first two games, the Canadiens have allowed 2.31 xGA/60 with Lane Hutson on the ice 5v5. Without Hutson, that number spikes to a whopping 5.1 xGA/60. MTL has been defensively sound with Hutson on the ice, but torched on defense at even-strength with 48 off the ice.
October 11, 2024
[Data Puck] Through the first two games, the Canadiens have allowed 2.31 xGA/60 with Lane Hutson on the ice 5v5. Without Hutson, that number spikes to a whopping 5.1 xGA/60. MTL has been defensively sound with Hutson on the ice, but torched on defense at even-strength with 48 off the ice.
16 comments
He good
Trend data is fairly worthless after just two games but it bodes well, let’s hope he can keep providing the kind of play we expect of him offensively and defensively
Way too early, but my eyes say “this guy is special even defensively”. We will see how that translates over several milestones: 20 games, 100 games, playoffs etc.
Yup, that prove the eye test. What concerns me is how Martin was saying just before the season start that the priority was to be able to play defensively in their own zone before putting time to practice the power play. So far in 2 games, they have proven to be lost in the D zone, chasing other forwards and loosing the puck quite easily.. while their first powerplay is still static.
I will say that he’s not as bad defensively as some people say, mostly rival fans. However those stats are worthless, plus he played alot with Savard which is a shutdown D.
Could also tell that he has been sheltered.
Isn’t he sheltered? Not seeing much against top lines, so this stat wouldn’t mean mich
I was impressed how Hutson did in the D zone. He had a few takeaways and managed decent positioning which has to be hard given his size. Was expecting him to be a defensive liability for at least this season but so far he looks solid.
What that means is that the best defense is always a good offense. It’s easier for the Habs to control the puck when Hutson is on the ice, and the other team can’t score without the puck.
Loved what I saw of him and Guhle, hoping we get to see more of that pairing.
Even Steve Dangle admits, Lane Hutson is my Dad.
Obviously the sample size here limits what conclusions can be drawn, but the data sort of matches what my eyes have been telling me. While I’m not immune to confirmation bias, I’ve seen very little about Hutson’s play that makes me think he isn’t up to the task of playing in the NHL.
While obviously his offensive upside is what makes people most excited, I think it’s worth considering how valuable it is to have a defenseman who can possess the puck like Hutson. Generally speaking, you’ll give up a lot fewer goals if you have the puck in possession. The reality of the NHL is more complex than that, but sometimes a player’s value is really as simple as “Skates well with puck, can move puck to teammate.”
Can’t allow goals when you are always in possession of the puck 🤷♂️
i feel like this is less so his defensive capabilities but more that when he gets the puck he skates it out the zone on his own and establishes ozone possession.
16 comments
He good
Trend data is fairly worthless after just two games but it bodes well, let’s hope he can keep providing the kind of play we expect of him offensively and defensively
Way too early, but my eyes say “this guy is special even defensively”. We will see how that translates over several milestones: 20 games, 100 games, playoffs etc.
Yup, that prove the eye test. What concerns me is how Martin was saying just before the season start that the priority was to be able to play defensively in their own zone before putting time to practice the power play. So far in 2 games, they have proven to be lost in the D zone, chasing other forwards and loosing the puck quite easily.. while their first powerplay is still static.
I will say that he’s not as bad defensively as some people say, mostly rival fans. However those stats are worthless, plus he played alot with Savard which is a shutdown D.
Could also tell that he has been sheltered.
Isn’t he sheltered? Not seeing much against top lines, so this stat wouldn’t mean mich
I was impressed how Hutson did in the D zone. He had a few takeaways and managed decent positioning which has to be hard given his size. Was expecting him to be a defensive liability for at least this season but so far he looks solid.
What that means is that the best defense is always a good offense. It’s easier for the Habs to control the puck when Hutson is on the ice, and the other team can’t score without the puck.
Loved what I saw of him and Guhle, hoping we get to see more of that pairing.
Even Steve Dangle admits, Lane Hutson is my Dad.
Obviously the sample size here limits what conclusions can be drawn, but the data sort of matches what my eyes have been telling me. While I’m not immune to confirmation bias, I’ve seen very little about Hutson’s play that makes me think he isn’t up to the task of playing in the NHL.
While obviously his offensive upside is what makes people most excited, I think it’s worth considering how valuable it is to have a defenseman who can possess the puck like Hutson. Generally speaking, you’ll give up a lot fewer goals if you have the puck in possession. The reality of the NHL is more complex than that, but sometimes a player’s value is really as simple as “Skates well with puck, can move puck to teammate.”
Can’t allow goals when you are always in possession of the puck 🤷♂️
i feel like this is less so his defensive capabilities but more that when he gets the puck he skates it out the zone on his own and establishes ozone possession.
Best defense is a good offense
This is not how you’re supposed to use this data.