Today, we look at the race for the Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the top defenseman in the NHL as selected in a vote by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Cale Makar leads NHL ...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tied one of the longest-standing rookie defenseman records in NHL history on ...

Lane Hutson shakes hands with Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis after Hutson was selected by the Canadiens during the ...

From Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett to the top defensemen and thin goalie market, here are the players to keep an eye on this ...

He projects as a star No. 1 defenseman in the NHL. Misa was given exceptional status to play in the OHL as a 15-year-old. He looked very impressive in his first two seasons, but he took off in his ...

Kral was recalled to the NHL roster Monday with one game remaining on the schedule this season. With some of the Penguins’ incumbent defensemen dealing with bumps and bruises, Kral was summoned ...

Despite his 5'9”, 162-pound frame, the 21-year-old has already established himself as a skillful NHL defenseman in the mold of Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. He's taken on ...

The NHL confirmed the milestone with a graphic and post on X: “HUTSON HABS HISTORY No @CanadiensMTL rookie defenseman has ever had a better season than Lane Hutson!” Hutson now sits at ...

No. 1 defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains out and leading goal scorer Jason Robertson limped off the ice Wednesday. The Stars-Avalanche series leads USA TODAY's power rankings of the NHL's eight ...

The former Golden Knights defenseman played his final game Saturday as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks and will be retiring after 16 seasons in the NHL. “Just very thankful, very appreciative ...

Lane Hutson tied an NHL record for rookie defensemen with his 60th assist. The Columbus Blue Jackets were officially eliminated after a season in which they came close to a playoff spot while ...

Despite his rookie status, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has already made quite a name for himself during his 1st year in the NHL. He's already hit 65 points this year, which beats the ...