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The Montreal Canadiens are watching the New Jersey Devils very closely… because Luke Hughes’ next contract could directly shape Lane Hutson’s future in Montreal. With the NHL salary cap set to rise over the next few years, Hughes’ deal becomes a critical benchmark for the Canadiens.

In this video, Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down why Hughes’ negotiations are so important for the Habs, what it means for Lane Hutson’s next contract, and how Kent Hughes might navigate this situation. We’ll look at comparables like Jake Sanderson and Brock Faber, discuss possible salary ranges (8.5 to 9.5M), and explore what this all means for Montreal’s cap management moving forward.

Will the Canadiens lock in Hutson long-term? Could Hughes’ deal give Hutson’s camp more leverage? And what are the best and worst-case scenarios for the Habs?

Stay tuned as we dive deep into one of the most important contract storylines that could define the Canadiens’ future.

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