Hutson has made the Canadiens' roster for Opening Night against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Hutson is an undersized defenseman that amassed 30 goals and 67 assists over 77 games in two seasons at Boston University. He showed offensive acumen in a two-game stint for Montreal at the end of last season, recording an assist in each game. The 20-year-old, who was selected 62nd overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, is set to skate on the second pair and the second power-play unit.