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Hutson signs deal under Makar's cap hit with Canadiens

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Hutson signs deal under Makar's cap hit with Canadiens

Summary

Lane Hutson signed a contract with a cap hit of $8.85 million, significantly lower than Cale Makar's $20.4 million cap hit. Makar's lucrative deal comes as he was a pending unrestricted free agent, whereas Hutson was a restricted free agent without leverage. Hutson's contract, signed on October 14, 2025, is set for eight years, providing the Canadiens with salary cap predictability amid a projected increase in the salary cap. As both players excel in their roles, Hutson could command a high salary as a pending unrestricted free agent when his contract concludes at the end of the 2033-34 season.

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Key Details

•Lane Hutson's cap hit is $8.85 million, lower than Cale Makar's $20.4 million.
•Makar signed his contract as a pending UFA; Hutson was a restricted free agent.
•Hutson's eight-year deal offers the Canadiens salary cap predictability.
•The salary cap is anticipated to increase significantly in the coming years.
•Hutson may seek a substantial raise as a UFA when his contract expires.

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What they're saying

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Montreal Canadiens fans quickly pointed out that Lane Hutson's new contract has a much lower cap hit than Cale Makar's, but that shouldn't surprise anyone. Comparing Makar's second contract to Hutson's shows just how great a signing Kent Hughes made.
— Yahoo Sports

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