With the Stanley Cup Final in full swing, the NHL continues to announce some of the league's award winners prior to the NHL Award ceremony later this month. Most recently, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has won the Calder Trophy,

Montreal Canadiens React to NHL's Major Lane Hutson Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Montreal Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs this NHL season for the first time since losing the Cup Final in 2021 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ivan Demidov is emerging as a strong contender for the 2025 Calder Trophy, following Lane Hutson’s historic win for the Montreal Canadiens. With a promising debut after joining from the KHL, Demidov’s rise fuels hopes of back-to-back rookie honours for the franchise.