Reigning Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson has agreed to an eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Montreal Canadiens, the staff introduced Monday.

The deal comes after extended negotiations over the summer time between the American-born defenseman and the Canadiens. Talks intensified over the weekend with a give attention to getting Hutson signed so he and the staff can get off to begin. The deal, which carries an $8.85 million AAV, consists of $55 million in signing bonus cash, sources informed ESPN.

The 21-year-old is coming off a historic season for the Canadiens. He recorded six targets and 60 assists — probably the most assists by a rookie defenseman in NHL historical past. He turned Montreal’s first rookie of the 12 months since Ken Dryden gained the award in 1972.

Hutson turned the fourth defenseman to guide rookies in scoring, following Bobby Orr, Brian Leetch and Quinn Hughes.

Hutson is a 2022 second-round choose of the Canadiens. He joined the staff after two years at Boston College.

Hutson’s new contract falls in step with different offers younger defensemen signed forward of the season. Anaheim’s Jackson LaCombe inked an eight-year, $72 million deal, and New Jersey’s Luke Hughes signed for seven years, $63 million.