Canadiens GM Kent Hughes has a difficult decision: to wait until the summer of 2026 to sign his young star defender to an extension or to jump in and try to sign him to a deal this summer. For the Canadiens and the management of their salary cap moving forward, it would be in their best interest to lock him up to a long-term deal this off-season. For Hutson, if he wants an 8 year deal before the updated CBA cuts that term limit to 7 years.

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