Posts About "Michael Hutchinson"
Maple Leafs' Backup Goalie Situation Must Be Resolved
December 1st, 2019 It's no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs have not been getting good production from their number two goaltending position. In six starts this season, Michael Hutchinson has gone 0-5-1 with a 4.55 goals-against average (GAA), and an .876 save percentage (SV%). His save percentage ranks 61st out of 62nd among goaltenders who have made...
NHL Rumors: Nurse, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, More
November 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, one local Edmonton media scribe suggests the Edmonton Oilers should look at getting one particular contract signed now. In Toronto, where the Maple Leafs need a backup goaltender, what is the plan? And, with rumors of the Montreal Canadiens potentially looking to shed large salaries, one scribe writes the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Kaskisuo, Hutchinson & Keefe
November 27th, 2019 I admit, I’m optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs remainder of the season. I wasn’t really certain how Sheldon Keefe’s presence as the new head coach might change things; and, perhaps over the long haul, it won’t much. However, after two games the team is playing much better. There is a Keefe effect on the...
Maple Leafs Need to Change If Kaskisuo Is Going to Succeed
November 18th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs waived backup goaltender Michael Hutchinson following their 5-4 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hutchinson posted an exceptionally poor 0-4-1 record and an equally poor 4.44 goals-against average in his six games with the team this season. He did not play well. No one is going to argue otherwise, but the Maple...
Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup: Matthews' Move, Marner's Injury, and More
November 12th, 2019 In the Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup, we’ll highlight stories, thoughts, and tidbits from the past seven days, featuring commentary from both fans and insiders alike. Welcome to the first edition of the Maple Leafs Weekly Twitter Roundup! The goal is to pick Twitter's collective brain on hockey and highlight what I believe to...
THW's Goalie News: Nilsson, Hutchinson & History
November 12th, 2019 Monday night’s National Hockey League schedule only provided us with two games, but it was not a good night for goaltenders with 17 total goals scored. Last week’s top goaltender had a rough night in Carolina. Plus, there is a need for a new backup netminder in Toronto and we will look back on a pretty historic date in NHL history....
