New Oiler Hutson, Lane's older brother, will play Monday
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The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year, entry-level on contract on Monday and he will make his NHL debut just hours later against the Los Angeles Kings.
Hutson, 23, just wrapped up his season with Boston University of the NCAA after being eliminated in the Frozen Four national championship game against Western Michigan on Saturday. The 5-foot-11 winger led Boston University in scoring this season with 23 goals and 50 points in 38 games this season.
Hutson joined a group of players for an optional skate on Monday and said afterwards the plan is for him to make his NHL debut against the Kings.
In his three-year career, Hutson amassed 56 goals and 114 points in 117 NCAA games.
Quinn Hutson is the older brother of rookie defenceman Lane Hutson on the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals prospect Cole Hutson.