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Michael Hutchinson was back in the NHL Friday morning and, in an unexpected twist, spoke publicly for the first time about the strain he's experienced during his roller-coaster season.
Recalled by the Jets for the second time this month as an emergency replacement for an injured Steve Mason, the 27-year-old goaltender admitted being sent to the AHL's Manitoba Moose out of training camp was difficult to accept.
"I think it's pretty obvious how anyone would (react)," said Hutchinson, who had declined all previous interview requests this season. "If you're demoted in a job, you're going to be pissed off.