PK Subban shows his fandom for Lane Hutson on social media

If there's one person who knows about being a flashy, offensively-skilled defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, it's PK Subban. You could argue that the Canadiens haven't had a defenseman of Subban's offensive skillset since he left the team, but that will likely change this season if Lane Hutson makes the roster. Hutson has been one of the most talked about players in the Canadiens organization since he dominated the NCAA with Boston University last season. However, the hype may not have been as high as it was yesterday when he executed one of the most perfect saucer passes you'll ever see.

Social media was abuzz after the video came out, and it's safe to say that Subban is a fan of the young defenseman. It's plays like the one yesterday that make it more and more likely that Hutson will force his way into the Habs' lineup for opening night.

Can Lane Hutson be the next PK Subban in Montreal?

The Canadiens are dreaming of a scenario where Hutson has the same success as Subban. The team wasn't able to get over the hump and have team success, but Subban was a massive reason why they were always contenders through the early 2010s. Subban became a star immediately in Montreal, recording 38 points in his rookie season. He won the Norris Trophy in his second year, recording 38 points in 42 games in the lockout-shortened season.

Subban's stretch from 2013 to 2015 was the peak of his powers in Montreal. He had 113 points in 164 games in the regular season, and added 22 points in 29 games in the postseason. The Canadiens tenure had a sad ending when he wore out his welcome and got traded to the Nashville Predators, but it's hard to ignore his impact on the organization and city.

One funny tidbit about Subban's career in comparison to Hutson makes you wonder about this season. All the hype is for Hutston to start the year in the NHL instead of developing with Laval. However, if you want to compare Subban to Hutson, the Canadiens could maybe take the same route with his development.

They could've debuted Subban full-time in 2009-2010, but they chose to give him a year with the Hamilton Bulldogs. Subban was a star in Hamilton, recording 53 points in 77 games. Hutson would undoubtedly have the same success with Laval if he did the same thing, so should the Canadiens take a page out of their own book and not rush the process?