Michael Whitaker
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Michael Whitaker

Experience

Michael Whitaker is a contributor for Heavy.com. Before Heavy, he wrote forDetroit Sports Nation and Sportskeeda, and also worked several years for FanDuel Sports Detroit. 

He also currently writes for The Hockey News and ClutchPoints.

Education

Michael Whitaker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University. 

Latest Articles From Michael Whitaker

New Twist Emerges In Darnell Nurse’s Future With Oilers

New Twist Emerges In Darnell Nurse’s Future With Oilers

Breaking: Lions Cornerback Arrested, Facing Life In Prison

Breaking: Lions Cornerback Arrested, Facing Life In Prison

NHL Insider Shuts Down Rumors Of Maple Leafs Chasing Western Captain

NHL Insider Shuts Down Rumors Of Maple Leafs Chasing Western Captain

Matthew Stafford Revisits Lions Era, Gets Honest About NFL Future

Matthew Stafford Revisits Lions Era, Gets Honest About NFL Future

Tarik Skubal Raises Alarm Bells With Another Injury Scare for Tigers

Tarik Skubal Raises Alarm Bells With Another Injury Scare for Tigers

Former Lions QB Facing Uncertain NFL Future

Former Lions QB Facing Uncertain NFL Future

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Reveals True Thoughts On Mike Babcock’s Hiring

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Reveals True Thoughts On Mike Babcock’s Hiring

Penguins Could Make Major Move At 2026 NHL Draft

Penguins Could Make Major Move At 2026 NHL Draft

Lions Fans Urged To Take Note After Important Dates Released

Lions Fans Urged To Take Note After Important Dates Released

What Mike Babcock Told Oilers Stars, Including Connor McDavid

What Mike Babcock Told Oilers Stars, Including Connor McDavid

Morgan Rielly Takes First Step In Maple Leafs Departure

Morgan Rielly Takes First Step In Maple Leafs Departure

Former Detroit Lions Defensive Standout Has Passed Away

Former Detroit Lions Defensive Standout Has Passed Away

TSN Doesn’t Hold Back On Brady Tkachuk After Shock Trade To Panthers

TSN Doesn’t Hold Back On Brady Tkachuk After Shock Trade To Panthers

Former Maple Leafs Coach Mike Babcock Dodges Accountability In Oilers Presser

Former Maple Leafs Coach Mike Babcock Dodges Accountability In Oilers Presser

Mike Babcock’s First Oilers Press Conference Raises Familiar Red Flags

Mike Babcock’s First Oilers Press Conference Raises Familiar Red Flags

Lions Plug Key Roster Holes In Proposed Blockbuster Three-Team Trade

Lions Plug Key Roster Holes In Proposed Blockbuster Three-Team Trade

Chris Pronger Gives Senators Fans Hope After Brady Tkachuk Trade

Chris Pronger Gives Senators Fans Hope After Brady Tkachuk Trade

Chris Pronger Sounds Off After Stunning Brady Tkachuk Trade From Maple Leafs’ Rival

Chris Pronger Sounds Off After Stunning Brady Tkachuk Trade From Maple Leafs’ Rival

Senators Reportedly Tried To Pry Away Stanley Cup Winner From Panthers In Tkachuk Trade

Senators Reportedly Tried To Pry Away Stanley Cup Winner From Panthers In Tkachuk Trade

Jahmai Jones Sends Clear Message To Tigers Fans Who Booed Him

Jahmai Jones Sends Clear Message To Tigers Fans Who Booed Him

Lions Player Emerging As Real Danger To Terrion Arnold’s Role

Lions Player Emerging As Real Danger To Terrion Arnold’s Role

Senators Fans Furious After Brady Tkachuk Traded To Panthers

Senators Fans Furious After Brady Tkachuk Traded To Panthers

Breaking: Senators Have Traded Captain Brady Tkachuk

Breaking: Senators Have Traded Captain Brady Tkachuk

Rare Calvin Johnson Lions Card Sells for Staggering Six-Figure Price Tag

Rare Calvin Johnson Lions Card Sells for Staggering Six-Figure Price Tag

Major Concern Revealed After Maple Leafs’ Extension For Darren Raddysh

Major Concern Revealed After Maple Leafs’ Extension For Darren Raddysh

NFL Insider Sends Clear Message About Dan Campbell’s Future With Lions

NFL Insider Sends Clear Message About Dan Campbell’s Future With Lions

Fired By Canucks, Adam Foote Gets Another Chance In NHL

Fired By Canucks, Adam Foote Gets Another Chance In NHL

Oilers Expected To Part Ways With 1,058 Game Veteran

Oilers Expected To Part Ways With 1,058 Game Veteran

Tigers’ Justin Verlander Admits The Sad Truth After Latest Injury

Tigers’ Justin Verlander Admits The Sad Truth After Latest Injury

Canucks Land Top Draft Pick In Proposed Trade With Western Superpower

Canucks Land Top Draft Pick In Proposed Trade With Western Superpower