Hutchinson changes sweaters Wed.: The Lightning signed defenseman Andrew Hutchinson to a two-year contract Wednesday. "Andrew had a great season in the AHL last year," Lightning vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton told NHL.com. "He brings a good amount of experience and some offensive spark to our blue line." (Updated 07/10/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hutchinson played in 67 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack last season while serving as the team's captain. He recorded 18 goals, 64 points and 13 power-play goals, leading all Wolf Pack defensemen in those categories. He ranked second on the team in assists (46), plus/minus (28) and power-play goals, third in points and was tied for fifth in goals. He led all AHL defensemen in points and assists, and also ranked third in goals. Hutchinson has appeared in 95 career NHL games with Carolina and Nashville, and last played in the NHL in 2006-07. He has accumulated 10 goals, 33 points and six power-play goals. Hutchinson might get time with the Lightning in 2008-09, but can be ignored until further notice. (Updated 07/10/2008).
No information available at this time.
Hutchinson changes sweaters Wed.: The Lightning signed defenseman Andrew Hutchinson to a two-year contract Wednesday. "Andrew had a great season in the AHL last year," Lightning vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton told NHL.com. "He brings a good amount of experience and some offensive spark to our blue line." (Updated 07/10/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hutchinson played in 67 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack last season while serving as the team's captain. He recorded 18 goals, 64 points and 13 power-play goals, leading all Wolf Pack defensemen in those categories. He ranked second on the team in assists (46), plus/minus (28) and power-play goals, third in points and was tied for fifth in goals. He led all AHL defensemen in points and assists, and also ranked third in goals. Hutchinson has appeared in 95 career NHL games with Carolina and Nashville, and last played in the NHL in 2006-07. He has accumulated 10 goals, 33 points and six power-play goals. Hutchinson might get time with the Lightning in 2008-09, but can be ignored until further notice. (Updated 07/10/2008).
