NHL Rumors: Western Conference Teams Showing Interest In Quinn Hutson

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Interest in Quinn Hutson is heating up across the NHL, with Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reporting that several Western Conference teams are beginning to take a serious look at the 22-year-old forward. After a standout junior season with Boston University that included 18 goals and a Frozen Four appearance, Hutson has emerged as a late-blooming prospect with NHL potential. Teams are intrigued by his scoring touch, speed, and ability to generate offense from the wing—traits that have become increasingly valuable in today’s NHL.Elliotte Friedman: Lane Hutson's older brother, undrafted free agent Quinn Hutson, is generating a lot of interest in the Western Conference.Me: Vegas is in the Western Conference!— Jack Manning (@NHLJackManning) April 9, 2025 QUINN HUTSON SENDS THE TERRIERS TO THE FROZEN FOUR!!!!!!#NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNU / @TerrierHockey pic.twitter.com/0yiXTzMkTp— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) March 29, 2025
While his younger brother Lane Hutson has long been on the NHL radar as a top Montreal Canadiens prospect and has exploded onto the scene in his rookie year, Quinn’s development has followed a different trajectory. Similarly, their younger brother, Cole, has also been lighting it up in the NCAA as a Washington Capitals prospect.Quinn's breakout year at BU has sparked growing attention, particularly from clubs in the Western Conference who are looking to bolster their depth with college free agents. “There’s definite interest building,” Friedman noted on the 32 Thoughts podcast, adding that Western teams are “trying to get a closer look” at Hutson now that the college season is over.There’s no fun “beat Penn Sate” gif to post, so here’s Quinn Hutson scoring on their goalie Arsenii Sergeev last year at UConn as part of a 6-1 win. pic.twitter.com/3y6M5gDj79— Matt Dresens (@TheBUHockeyBlog) April 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Flyers have also been mentioned as a team monitoring the situation, but the focus appears to be shifting westward. With multiple Western Conference organizations seeking inexpensive, skilled forwards to complement their core groups, Hutson represents a potentially valuable addition.Photo Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images...

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