DefCon1 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 So with Hutton's 1st NHL goal out of the way, does anybody here think he can become a 1st pairing d-man in a couple of years with how quickly he is developing? He is smart on the defensive side of the puck and already makes better decisions than Edler when it comes to some of the offensive plays. He seems at times way too passive but at least his shot doesn't get blocked every time like when Edler shoots. I hope JB gets a veteran UFA d-man that could be paired with Hutton and show him the ropes once Hamhuis gets traded. We all know Tanev will be playing with Edler so Hutton should be paired with someone not named Sbisa, Bartkowski or Weber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 +1 for thread title. I honestly can't project where he ends up. He's promising, but I've seen guys after a decent half-rookie year become really good or just disappear altogether. If things go perfectly, I think we have another Doug Lidster, and that's a solid 1st pairing D-man. But he could also go the way of 50 people I could name that nobody can remember. It's just too early to make a good projection, at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxqhfeh Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCon1 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, sxqhfeh said: no Is there a reason why its a no? Hutton is still young and still has potential to improve his offensive side of the game and I do see some flashes of brilliance from him from time to time when he moves the puck from the defensive zone to the offensive zone. I think he doesn't get much points or goals because of his passiveness and hopefully he can shoot more and get more opportunity on the 1st unit PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_impersonator13 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Kevin Biestra said: +1 for thread title. I honestly can't project where he ends up. He's promising, but I've seen guys after a decent half-rookie year become really good or just disappear altogether. If things go perfectly, I think we have another Doug Lidster, and that's a solid 1st pairing D-man. But he could also go the way of 50 people I could name that nobody can remember. It's just too early to make a good projection, at least for me. I would rather see 50 something Doug Lidster himself paired with Hutton than Weber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Too many curious cases here lately. No more curious cases! yes its unfair to single this one out since it was the most fitting, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I hope not. We need a top pairing of that actually scares the opposition into backing up in the o zone and can stand their ground on defence see Chi Keith and Seabrook. I like Hutton a lot and I really hope he Pans out to be a very good 3-4 D but it's a bit early to be planning the parade. Edler XXX Hutton Tanev it think this would be best for Hutton's development. and our team. Pedan Biega Sbisa Tryamkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He will be an amazing d-man if he doesn't play with Weber his whole career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, hammertime said: I hope not. We need a top pairing of that actually scares the opposition into backing up in the o zone and can stand their ground on defence see Chi Keith and Seabrook Ufa (nudges Benning). I like Hutton a lot and I really hope he Pans out to be a very good 3-4 D but it's a bit early to be planning the parade. Edler Seabrook Hutton Tanev Pedan Biega Sbisa Tryamkin Seabrook signed an extension. He's not hitting the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I've said it before... I think Hutton is going to become a real skilled offensive defensiveman as well as an excellent player in his own zone. Not a Keith or a Doughty, but someone who can contribute offensively on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 plus 1 for the thread title alone, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, HC20.0 said: Seabrook signed an extension. He's not hitting the market. Damn I knew that too it just slipped my mind. time for bed me thinks. I'd plus you but my computer doesn't let me give rep since the new cdc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 my crystal ball has him as a middle pairing d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 the way he,s playing right now we don't have a choice. if he,s going to become really good or not in the future we have to wait and see but he,s not looking out of place. another unexpected bonus this year .personally i think he,ll be pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 This thread has reminded me that Weber should never play another game in a Canucks uniform, nonetheless ruin the development of Hutton. Hutton's good, and the best part of it is that he has no prior affiliation to this current management group. With WD, Vey, Etem, Dorsett were all acquired, JB drafted McCann and Virtanen, he wants to see them succeed. JB even drafted Miller way back in Buffalo. Most of our recent acquisitions in the last 2 years have had prior connections with our management, whereas Hutton comes in, plays his butt off and you can't criticize him for not earning it. I don't know if he'll be a #1 guy, but he played more than 3 of our D tonight. He's quickly become a mainstay on that second pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hopefully he could have that top-pairing upside alongside a defensive rock to his right but until he shows that upside I think it's best to curb expectations. He definitely is coming along but even the best of them could face sophomore slumps or peak too early so it's best to not let a hot start get everyone too excited. That said, if the team could get someone like Fabbro in this draft (projected as two-way force like Ryan McDonagh but right-handed) then there could be a solid pairing to succeed Edler and Tanev should both the kids grow into big-minute studs. In the meantime, getting Demers in the off-season next to him would be solid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Kevin Biestra said: +1 for thread title. I honestly can't project where he ends up. He's promising, but I've seen guys after a decent half-rookie year become really good or just disappear altogether. If things go perfectly, I think we have another Doug Lidster, and that's a solid 1st pairing D-man. But he could also go the way of 50 people I could name that nobody can remember. It's just too early to make a good projection, at least for me. Fair enough.It is hard to project young defencemen. But his progress so far has been very impressive. I like his mental game. That is not just "hockey IQ" -- being in the right place at the right time. But in addition he is poised and calm. And, as WD said in the post-game interview, he is able to make positive plays in big situations instead of just being passive. And Hutton said in his own interview he will be doing more of that as time goes on. He reads the play so well, he will not be pinching at the wrong time like Sbisa does. So I am optimistic about his trajectory and would give pretty good odds of him becoming at least a solid top 4 D. It would be nice if he had a good defensive partner. The comparison with Lidster is interesting. But I am going full Lidstrom for my comparison. Let's hope we have the next Niklas Listrom. (Not likely, I admit, but this is a good time to be optimistic.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 he's been Real Good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Give him one of the Alternate captain spots. Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 1 hour ago, JamesB said: Fair enough.It is hard to project young defencemen. But his progress so far has been very impressive. I like his mental game. That is not just "hockey IQ" -- being in the right place at the right time. But in addition he is poised and calm. And, as WD said in the post-game interview, he is able to make positive plays in big situations instead of just being passive. And Hutton said in his own interview he will be doing more of that as time goes on. He reads the play so well, he will not be pinching at the wrong time like Sbisa does. So I am optimistic about his trajectory and would give pretty good odds of him becoming at least a solid top 4 D. It would be nice if he had a good defensive partner. The comparison with Lidster is interesting. But I am going full Lidstrom for my comparison. Let's hope we have the next Niklas Listrom. (Not likely, I admit, but this is a good time to be optimistic.) And here we go. Everybody is going to be the next Lidstrom. Alex Biega... will be the next Lidstrom. You need patience with young players. Look at Bo Horvat. You can't put too much pressure on a young player who's bound to be somewhat inconsistent. Let him show what he can do and just enjoy it, without putting stupid first-pairing or Norris expectations on him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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