Red Wings Goaltending Outlook Former Detroit Red Wing/NHL journeyman goaltender Michael Hutchinson has found a (potential) home for the coming season, signing a Professional Tryout deal (PTO) to join the New Jersey Devils. Dec 23, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Michael Hutchinson (45) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5MDc2NTUxNzg0ODY3Njg0/usatsi_22168285.jpg] Dec 23, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Michael Hutchinson (45) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center To call Hutchinson a former Red Wing is technically accurate, though only just. Hutchinson signed a PTO with Detroit at this time last summer and wound up spending the bulk of his season in AHL Grand Rapids in a tandem with Sebastian Cossa. In that capacity, Hutchinson went 14-14-3, with a 2.89 goals against average, .892 save percentage, and two shutouts. Hutchinson made a single NHL appearance a year ago, a spot start that came, coincidentally enough, against the Devils in New Jersey on December 23rd. He made 33 saves on 36 shots in a losing effort. This summer, the Red Wings brought in Jack Campbell, last of the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors, to likely fill the role Hutchinson occupied a year ago as a veteran AHL back-up for Cossa. As such, it should come as no surprise that Hutchinson had to seek out a different opportunity. New Jersey, of course, won't be counting as Hutchinson as a starter, instead likely bringing him in to serve in a similar capacity to the one he did in Detroit: AHL regular and spot starter if need be in the NHL. The Devils' major offseason goaltending investment came in the form of Jacob Markstrom, whom they acquired from Calgary for a 2025 first round pick and defenseman Kevin Bahl. ALSO FROM THN DETROIT Former Detroit Blueliner Retires, Takes Coaching Job with Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/former-detroit-blueliner-retires-takes-coaching-job-with-rangers] What Is Tarasenko's Ideal Role in Detroit? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/what-is-tarasenkos-ideal-role-in-detroit] Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider Training Together in Germany [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/lucas-raymond-moritz-seider-training-together-in-germany] Former Red Wing Traded in DeBrincat Deal Will Play in Switzerland [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/former-red-wing-traded-in-debrincat-deal-to-play-in-switzerland] 3 Breakout Candidates for the Red Wings this Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day/3-breakout-candidates-for-the-red-wings-this-season] Seider, Raymond, and Training Camp Looms: The Silky Mitten State Episode 37 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day/seider-raymond-and-training-camp-looms-the-silky-mitten-state-episode-37]