The Winnipeg Jets have a surplus of NHL caliber goaltenders with Michael Hutchinson toiling in the minors. Considering Steve Mason is being paid like a starting goalie and Connor Hellebuyck is playing like a starting goalie, Hutchinson is the obvious odd man out.
THE TIME IS NOW
The Jets had a front row seat to the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ goaltending issues. Matt Murray allowed four goals on nine shots on Sunday’s 7-1 thrashing, and newly recalled backup (and recently demoted) Casey DeSmith did little to inspire confidence.