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

Maple Leafs Reportedly Losing Another Executive After John Chayka’s Hiring

Maple Leafs Reportedly Losing Another Executive After John Chayka’s Hiring

Crowd Goes Crazy After Multiple Lions Make Surprise Detroit Appearance

Crowd Goes Crazy After Multiple Lions Make Surprise Detroit Appearance

Amon-Ra St. Brown Doesn’t Hold Back on Lions’ 2026 Draft Class

Amon-Ra St. Brown Doesn’t Hold Back on Lions’ 2026 Draft Class

Lions Draft Pick’s Job Reportedly Is In Danger

Lions Draft Pick’s Job Reportedly Is In Danger

Minnesota Wild Announce Worrying Injury Update Before Facing Avalanche

Minnesota Wild Announce Worrying Injury Update Before Facing Avalanche

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Faces Major Punishment After Shocking Game 6 Actions

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Faces Major Punishment After Shocking Game 6 Actions

Sabres Announce Devastating Injury News Before Round 2

Sabres Announce Devastating Injury News Before Round 2

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Officially Named An MVP

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Officially Named An MVP

New York Rangers Announce Executive Change After Missing Playoffs

New York Rangers Announce Executive Change After Missing Playoffs

DK Metcalf Learns Legal Fate After Scuffle With Lions Fan

DK Metcalf Learns Legal Fate After Scuffle With Lions Fan

Sidney Crosby Breaks Silence On Futures Of Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang With Penguins

Sidney Crosby Breaks Silence On Futures Of Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang With Penguins

Detroit Lions Sign Two Defensive Veterans, Including Former Michigan State Captain

Detroit Lions Sign Two Defensive Veterans, Including Former Michigan State Captain

OT Hero David Pastrnak Has Major Request For Bruins Fans

OT Hero David Pastrnak Has Major Request For Bruins Fans

Brady Tkachuk Has Blunt Answer On Future With Senators

Brady Tkachuk Has Blunt Answer On Future With Senators

Rival Chicago Bears Urged To Hurt Lions By Poaching Former Starter

Rival Chicago Bears Urged To Hurt Lions By Poaching Former Starter

Detroit Lions Eyeing Another Weapon For Jared Goff

Detroit Lions Eyeing Another Weapon For Jared Goff

Lions Confirm Major Financial Decision On Jack Campbell

Lions Confirm Major Financial Decision On Jack Campbell

Sidney Crosby Injury Scare Had Penguins Fans Holding Their Breath

Sidney Crosby Injury Scare Had Penguins Fans Holding Their Breath

NHL Announces Punishment For Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov

NHL Announces Punishment For Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov

Life-changing Announcement From Senators Brady Tkachuk

Life-changing Announcement From Senators Brady Tkachuk

Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Raises The Bar With 2026 Goals

Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Raises The Bar With 2026 Goals

Bruins Jeremy Swayman Addresses Bench Meltdown

Bruins Jeremy Swayman Addresses Bench Meltdown

NHL Insiders Weigh In On Controversial Overtime Goal That Burned Oilers

NHL Insiders Weigh In On Controversial Overtime Goal That Burned Oilers

Capitals Announce Coaching Change After Missing Playoffs

Capitals Announce Coaching Change After Missing Playoffs

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sends Fervent Message To Blake Miller

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sends Fervent Message To Blake Miller

Lions’ Brad Holmes Gives Critical Update On Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch

Lions’ Brad Holmes Gives Critical Update On Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Erupts On Teammates During Game 4 Collapse

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Erupts On Teammates During Game 4 Collapse

Bruins Hit Historic Low with Worst Playoff First Period Since 1991

Bruins Hit Historic Low with Worst Playoff First Period Since 1991

Detroit Lions Send Lasting Message To Retiring President Rod Wood

Detroit Lions Send Lasting Message To Retiring President Rod Wood

Connor McDavid’s Heartbreaking Viral Expression Has Oilers Fans Worried

Connor McDavid’s Heartbreaking Viral Expression Has Oilers Fans Worried