When a young hockey star bursts onto the NHL scene, it’s easy for fans and analysts alike to get swept up in the excitement of highlight reels and record-breaking stats.

Few players have captured the hearts of Montreal Canadiens supporters quite like Lane Hutson, the dynamic 21-year-old defenseman who has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the league.

With every game, Hutson’s rise seems unstoppable—his numbers climb, his confidence grows, and his connection with the Montreal faithful only deepens.

But behind the scenes, there’s a side to this story that hasn’t been told, one that adds a surprising layer of vulnerability to the narrative of a rising superstar.

In a candid new interview, Lane’s mother, Julie Hutson, has revealed a personal concern about her son’s journey to NHL stardom—a concern that goes beyond goals, assists, or fan adoration.

What could possibly worry the mother of one of hockey’s brightest young talents? As Hutson continues to chase greatness on the ice, Julie’s heartfelt confession is sure to spark curiosity, debate, and perhaps even a bit of anxiety among Canadiens fans. The answer might just surprise you.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson and his mother Julie

Photo credit: All Habs

Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson has continued to impress, and the team’s fans adore their young defenseman.

In a new interview, Lane’s mother, Julie Hutson, admitted she has a concern about her son.

At only 21 years old, Lane Hutson is destined to become one of the NHL’s top defensemen and, despite his success, he continues to double down on improving certain aspects of his game.

Wearing number 48, he is a true hockey enthusiast. In Montreal, he’s already one of the fan favorites, and everyone eagerly awaits his return for the upcoming season.

“Hutson absolutely wants to stay in Montreal, he’s in love with the fans and the city.” – Marco D’Amico

One surprising fact when analyzing his statistics is that he has consistently managed to improve his numbers season after season. In his first year in the USHL, he collected 14 points in 27 games. The following year, he finished with 32 points in the same number of games.

In 2022-23, while making his NCAA debut with Boston University, the defenseman racked up 48 points in 39 games.

If that mark seemed difficult to beat, Hutson finished the following season with 49 points in 38 games-a record that still ranks among the best seasons ever for an NCAA defenseman.

The question must therefore be asked: if Lane Hutson put up 66 points in his NHL rookie season, what can we expect from him in 2025-26?

Julie Hutson, Lane Hutson’s mother, admits she is concerned about her son’s small frame

As reported by our friends at DansLesCoulisses regarding Lane Hutson, his mother Julie admitted she has concerns about his small frame.

She made this statement in the second episode of the new season of the series The Rebuild: Season 2

However, the good news for Julie Hutson and Canadiens fans is that Lane seems to have physically developed in recent months. In a recent photo shared on social media, the defenseman appeared bigger than his teammate Cole Caufield.