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

Lions Send Strong Message About Isaac TeSlaa’s Development Entering Year Two

Lions Send Strong Message About Isaac TeSlaa’s Development Entering Year Two

Flames Receive More Bad News Over Jonathan Huberdeau’s Contract

Flames Receive More Bad News Over Jonathan Huberdeau’s Contract

Darnell Nurse Hit With Bad News After Oilers Trade to Sharks

Darnell Nurse Hit With Bad News After Oilers Trade to Sharks

Rangers Given Concerning Update On Captain J.T. Miller

Rangers Given Concerning Update On Captain J.T. Miller

Critical Update For Sabres In Their Connor Hellebuyck Interest

Critical Update For Sabres In Their Connor Hellebuyck Interest

Justin Verlander Shares True Thoughts On Brief Time With Mets

Justin Verlander Shares True Thoughts On Brief Time With Mets

Bruins Fans Given Worrying Update Ahead Of 2026-27 Season

Bruins Fans Given Worrying Update Ahead Of 2026-27 Season

Tigers’ Will Vest Makes Honest Confession While Recovering

Tigers’ Will Vest Makes Honest Confession While Recovering

NHL Insider Links Penguins To $92.8 Million Western Conference Forward

NHL Insider Links Penguins To $92.8 Million Western Conference Forward

NHL Insider: Canucks Should Poach Away Elite Talent From Canadian Rival

NHL Insider: Canucks Should Poach Away Elite Talent From Canadian Rival

NHL Insider: Maple Leafs Still Face Major Pressing Question

NHL Insider: Maple Leafs Still Face Major Pressing Question

Lions Urged To Reunite With 3-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Lions Urged To Reunite With 3-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Former Lions Star Called Perfect Fit for Matthew Stafford & Rams

Former Lions Star Called Perfect Fit for Matthew Stafford & Rams

Canadiens Have Reported Interest In Quebec Native After Career-Best Season

Canadiens Have Reported Interest In Quebec Native After Career-Best Season

Lions Fans Catch Stray From ESPN NFL Insider Over Recent Ranking

Lions Fans Catch Stray From ESPN NFL Insider Over Recent Ranking

Penguins Reportedly Move Closer To Major Acquisition

Penguins Reportedly Move Closer To Major Acquisition

Oilers’ Ryan Shea Doesn’t Hold Back When Comparing Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby

Oilers’ Ryan Shea Doesn’t Hold Back When Comparing Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby

Matthew Tkachuk Breaks Silence On Reuniting With Former Flames Teammate Jacob Markstrom

Matthew Tkachuk Breaks Silence On Reuniting With Former Flames Teammate Jacob Markstrom

Matthew Tkachuk Doesn’t Hold Back After Sergei Bobrovsky Joins Maple Leafs

Matthew Tkachuk Doesn’t Hold Back After Sergei Bobrovsky Joins Maple Leafs

Lions DT Alim McNeill Disrespected In Latest Ranking

Lions DT Alim McNeill Disrespected In Latest Ranking

Rangers Given Worrying Update On $66.5 Million Star

Rangers Given Worrying Update On $66.5 Million Star

Former Lions DC Aaron Glenn Named Dark Horse Candidate For Major NFL Award

Former Lions DC Aaron Glenn Named Dark Horse Candidate For Major NFL Award

Hayley Wickenheiser Sound Off After Dismissal By Maple Leafs

Hayley Wickenheiser Sound Off After Dismissal By Maple Leafs

New Frontrunners Emerge to Land Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold

New Frontrunners Emerge to Land Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold

NHL Insider Links Canadiens To $30.75 Million Scoring Forward

NHL Insider Links Canadiens To $30.75 Million Scoring Forward

Jahmyr Gibbs Put On Notice by Lions Running Backs Coach

Jahmyr Gibbs Put On Notice by Lions Running Backs Coach

New Leafs Assistant Daniel Alfredsson Reveals True Thoughts on Darcy Tucker

New Leafs Assistant Daniel Alfredsson Reveals True Thoughts on Darcy Tucker

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Announces Multi-Year Contract Signing

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Announces Multi-Year Contract Signing

Canadiens Were In The Mix For Former $66.2 Million Star

Canadiens Were In The Mix For Former $66.2 Million Star

Lions Given Worrying Take On Jared Goff Ahead Of 2026

Lions Given Worrying Take On Jared Goff Ahead Of 2026