Five years after Cale Makar’s win, Hockey East in prime position to reclaim Hobey Baker Award

In 2023, all three finalists hailed from the Big Ten, with Michigan’s Adam Fantilli claiming the prize over the Minnesota duo of Logan Cooley and Matthew Knies . The idea that there could be three finalists from Hockey East in 2024 was not far-fetched, as BU sophomore Lane Hutson — arguably the best defenseman in the country — and BC freshman Will Smith were top-10 finalists . The answer turned out to be two, with Boston College sophomore Cutter Gauthier and Boston University freshman Macklin Celebrini joined by Jackson Blake...