The Edmonton Oilers’ newest signing, Quinn Hutson, made his NHL debut against the Los Angeles Kings on April 14 in a game that resembled more of a wrestling Royal Rumble than a hockey game.
He played 14:27 and registered one shot, but with both teams accumulating a combined 69 minutes in penalties, the infractions made it difficult for him to settle into the flow of the game. Nevertheless, hats off to the 23-year-old for making his NHL debut and checking off a lifelong dream.
Because he played his first game this season, he burned off a year of his entry-level contract, which makes him a restricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Additionally, because he wasn’t on the Oilers’ reserve list at the Trade Deadline, the forward will be ineligible to play in the playoffs and, he’ll likely report to the Bakersfield Condors after Edmonton’s regular season concludes.
That said, Hutson recently wrapped up his collegiate career at Boston University (BU), where he tallied 114 points in 117 games from 2022 to 2025. This past season, he led the Terriers with 50 points and helped them reach the Frozen Four national championship game. All things considered, Hutson has definite upside, and if things fall into place, he could provide some added scoring depth for Edmonton next season. Now, let’s get acquainted with the new Oiler.

The Oilers Aren’t the First Canadian Team Hutson Has Suited Up For

While Hutson hails from Barrington, Illinois, his April 14th debut with the Oilers wasn’t his first time suiting up for a Canadian team. His hockeydb page doesn’t show it, but at 18, he joined the Penticton Vees for the BCHL’s abbreviated 2020-21 season, which was played in a pod format, and only extended exhibition games were played due to COVID-19 restrictions.
On that note, Hutson played a key role for Penticton during the extended exhibition season, which featured an Okanagan Cup championship run where the then-18-year-old made a big impact in limited games. He recorded 10 goals and 7 assists for 17 points in 14 games, finishing as the team’s second-leading scorer and ranked fourth among rookies with an impressive 1.21 points per game.
Because the 2020-21 BCHL season was shortened, players were free to sign with other teams. After a brief stint in Penticton, Hutson joined the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, where he tallied 42 points in just 25 games. He followed that up with a strong 2021-22 campaign with the Lumberjacks, posting 73 points in 59 games.

Hutson’s Father Was Born in Manitoba and Had a Lengthy Hockey Career

Rob Hutson, Quinn’s father, was born in Bowsman, Manitoba. He began his hockey journey in Canada by playing at the junior levels in both Manitoba and British Columbia before moving to the United States to play collegiate hockey at the University of Illinois-Chicago. After college, he played professionally in leagues such as the ECHL and UHL.
Rob’s career with the Muskegon Fury in the UHL spanned four seasons, and he was a member of the 2001–02 team that won the Colonial Cup in the UHL. Even though his son, Quinn, was just a baby at that time, he was part of the celebration when the Fury won the championship. Reflecting on that memorable moment, Quinn later recalled, “I saw a picture of when they won it, of me inside the cup. Hopefully I had clothes on”, he said jokingly.
Quinn’s father retired after one more season in Muskegon, then travelled around the country managing various ice arenas and coaching youth hockey. His love for the game was clearly passed down to his sons, with all four of them currently competing at high levels in various hockey leagues.

Quinn Hutson and Lane Hutson Were a Dynamic Power Play Tandem at BU

Due to their father’s love for hockey, that passion was passed down to his four sons—Quinn, Cole, Lars, and Lane—all of whom, as mentioned, are currently playing hockey at very high levels. Lars, the youngest at just 16, is currently playing in the USHL. Cole, a former second-round draft pick of the Washington Capitals, recently wrapped up his first season at Boston University, putting up an impressive 48 points in 39 games.
Moreover, the most notable of the four—for now, at least—is Lane, who just notched 65 points with the Montreal Canadiens, surpassing Chris Chelios for the most points by a rookie defenceman in a season and he may win the Calder Trophy this year as well.
That said, despite Quinn being two years older, the two brothers played at BU at the same time from 2022 to 2024 before Lane left for the NHL.
Not only did the brothers play on the same team, but former NHLer and Terriers head coach Jay Pandolfo also paired them together on the power play, where the siblings showed great chemistry with one another. In 2024, Mitch Fink of BU Today wrote about the brothers’ connection:
“Lane, a defenseman with supreme offensive upside, knows exactly where to feed the puck to Quinn, a forward with a wicked wrist shot. And nobody has a better feel for Lane’s dynamic playstyle than Quinn. They have combined for plenty of offence.”
For the Hutson brothers, Quinn and Lane, everything growing up was a competition—whether it was hockey, other sports, or board games. But amid all the sibling rivalry, playing together at Boston University was likely a special chapter they won’t forget as they helped the Terriers win the Hockey East Title in 2023. During their time at BU, Quinn put it simply, “Any time we’re on the ice together for a goal, it’s pretty cool.”

Hutson Has a History of Scoring Clutch Goals

Hutson played three seasons at BU, beginning with the 2022–23 campaign. In his freshman season, he tallied 15 goals and 13 assists in 39 games. Impressively, seven of those 15 goals were game-winners—tying him for third all-time in college hockey history for the most game-winning goals by a freshman. He shares that feat with eight other players, including notable names like Anders Lee, Jason Zucker, and Kyle Connor.
Most recently, in the Toledo Regional Final on March 29, 2025, Hutson came through once again with a clutch goal to send Boston to the Frozen Four. With the score tied 2-2 in overtime, he took a pass from Ryan Greene near the blue line and ripped a one-timer from the right point—beating goaltender Ian Shane and sealing the win for the Terriers.
It was another high-pressure moment where the 23-year-old rose to the occasion. Unfortunately, Boston fell to Western Michigan in the Frozen Four title game. Shortly after, it was announced that Hutson had signed a two-year deal with the Oilers and was on a flight to Edmonton (not without its difficulties), where he got his first taste of NHL action on April 14th.
With that in mind, what’s your prediction for what Hutson could become in Edmonton?

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