Who Should Lead the Canadiens Now | Montreal Canadiens News

Who deserves the A for the Canadiens now that Gallagher’s gone? Cole Caufield’s star power makes him a top contender, but his already heavy scoring load might make the captaincy too much. Georges Laraque backs him, but history shows even elite scorers like Pacioretty can struggle with leadership duties. Josh Anderson brings playoff grit and veteran presence, but age, injury, and an expiring contract make him a risky pick. Enter Lane Hutson — young, fiercely dedicated, and quietly composed under pressure. With his eight-year deal and relentless work ethic, he’s already embodying leadership without needing the title. At just 22, Hutson may be the most natural fit to wear the ‘A’ and lead by example. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61a5e3ef02c74b3b