Speculation: Boychuck injured,is Hutton a possibility?

[buud]

Sbisa hasn't played in months and was the worst defensemen on the team when he was playing. He played at the same time Hickey did was and was significantly worse. Hickey lost his spot due to injury, not because of bad play. They aren't going to call up an inexperienced smaller defenseman for a playoff game unless they absolutely have to.

Leddy and Hickey together doesn't sound too appealing to me...

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Who the hell is Hutton?

 

[Chardo]

Hickey has experience only. Aho is much more skilled and has performed well in professional leagues outside the NHL. People once thought Brian Strait was a great option.
Experience doesn't equate to talent. This line of thinking would have kept Toews down in Bridgeport all year. The irony is if Hickey didn't get hurt Toews might still be in the Ahl.

Experience doesn't equate to talent. But experience with the Trotz system equates to winning. Give me the guy who has been practicing and playing with the team all year over the kid.

 

[Chardo]

Who the hell is Hutton?

When he talks, people listen

 

[boredmale]

Who the hell is Hutton?

College UFA we signed at season's end

 

[Thrasymachus]

College UFA we signed at season's end

And he looks like a good one.

6'3 RHD. In 9 games with Bridgeport, he has a goal and five assists.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

I'll take Hickey over Sbisa 10 times outta 10. That dude was dreadful and Hickey has come up big in the playoffs for us. I'm concerned since this team has a track record of eating shit with Boychuk out of the lineup.

 

[doublechili]

When he talks, people listen

I was about to post the identical thing, word for word.

 

[Phil120362]

When he talks, people listen

Grant.....E.F.'s nephew...lolz

 

[Phil120362]

Grant.....E.F.'s nephew...lolz

He can stay in Manchucks basement

 

[Phil120362]

Let's see ,captain in college,check,rhd,check,6'3" ,check,under 27 ,check,what am I missing?

 

[PK Cronin]

Let's see ,captain in college,check,rhd,check,6'3" ,check,under 27 ,check,what am I missing?

How about zero NHL games played? How about zero NHL practices? How about zero NHL meetings?!

 

[Phil120362]

How about zero NHL games played? How about zero NHL practices? How about zero NHL meetings?!

Ask Cappy,meetings are overated,lol

 

[Phil120362]

House money y'all,when Hutton talks,people listen,Grant him a shot!

 

[CREW99AW]

Do to think there's a chance we see Grant Hutton?

I do not see Lou & Trotz giving a rookie,with roughly a 6-10 games of AHL experience, icetime in the playoffs over Hickey.

 

[Newsworthy]

Avalanche are doing quite well with Makar. I'd take a shot with Hutton.

 

[Nassau Revisited]

Sbisa hasn't played in months and was the worst defensemen on the team when he was playing. He played at the same time Hickey did was and was significantly worse. Hickey lost his spot due to injury, not because of bad play. They aren't going to call up an inexperienced smaller defenseman for a playoff game unless they absolutely have to.

Great common sense post!

 

[YearlyLottery]

Avalanche are doing quite well with Makar. I'd take a shot with Hutton.

Makar was a top five pick if I am correct while Hutton was an undrafted free agent. They are not even comparable.

 

[BMOK33]

It occasionally happens where one of these guys is called up but you need a boat load of injuries for it to occur

 

[Macch]

No. It’s not even close. Trotz is going to trust Hickey. People will complain but it’s the logical move.

 

[BMOK33]

No. It’s not even close. Trotz is going to trust Hickey. People will complain but it’s the logical move.

Inevitably though someone else on D is gonna get hurt. When that happens I would not in the least be surprised if we see Hutton or Aho. Their patience with Sbisa was minimal this year and I just don’t see them going to Seidenberg. Sbisa will be the first guy in if a second injury happens, but if he stinks the joint up he will be out after one game of doing so

 

[doublechili]

Setting aside whether Lou/Trotz would do it, to play in the NHL wouldn't they have to sign him to a contract?

 

[norwegianislander]

Sibisa and Seidenberg arent playing for the Isles ever again. It's Hickey and then Aho. Aho is a fantastic player and you can't give him shit for last year. Then you must scream at the TV every time Nick "-42 last year" Leddy is on the ice.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Setting aside whether Lou/Trotz would do it, to play in the NHL wouldn't they have to sign him to a contract?

He is signed. One year ELC.

I think a lot of dominoes would have to fall, and in a bad direction, for us to see a player like Hutton anytime this playoff year.

 

[MJF]

Makar was a top five pick if I am correct while Hutton was an undrafted free agent. They are not even comparable.

Hutton is the wrong guy to be making a case for promotion. If you were calling for a defenseman to be called up it would have to be Sebastian Aho. Has NHL experience from last season and is ostensibly Bridgeport’s best defenseman this year.