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

Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell And Jared Goff Slip In Latest NFL Rankings

Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell And Jared Goff Slip In Latest NFL Rankings

Major New Twist Emerges in David Carle-Maple Leafs Rumors

Major New Twist Emerges in David Carle-Maple Leafs Rumors

Kelly McCrimmon Has Brutal Message For Maple Leafs Fans

Kelly McCrimmon Has Brutal Message For Maple Leafs Fans

Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon Fires Back At Oilers

Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon Fires Back At Oilers

ESPN: Jahmyr Gibbs’s Future Lions Deal Could Change Everything

ESPN: Jahmyr Gibbs’s Future Lions Deal Could Change Everything

Lions Executive Opens Door To Future Departure After Rival Interview

Lions Executive Opens Door To Future Departure After Rival Interview

William Nylander Speaks Openly About Future With Maple Leafs

William Nylander Speaks Openly About Future With Maple Leafs

Blackhawks Could Make Major Trade At 2026 NHL Draft

Blackhawks Could Make Major Trade At 2026 NHL Draft

Lions QB Jared Goff Opens Up About Transition To Drew Petzing

Lions QB Jared Goff Opens Up About Transition To Drew Petzing

Insider Floats Surprising Landing Spot For Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews

Insider Floats Surprising Landing Spot For Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews

Troy Stecher Gets Honest About Future With Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher Gets Honest About Future With Maple Leafs

Former Michigan Standout Jimmy Rolder Making An Impact During Lions OTA’s

Former Michigan Standout Jimmy Rolder Making An Impact During Lions OTA’s

Canadiens Make Stunning NHL History In Shutout Loss To Hurricanes

Canadiens Make Stunning NHL History In Shutout Loss To Hurricanes

Gavin McKenna Gets Honest About Potential Draft By Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna Gets Honest About Potential Draft By Maple Leafs

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Puts NFL On Notice

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Puts NFL On Notice

Notable Toronto Journalist Calls Out Former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner

Notable Toronto Journalist Calls Out Former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner

Jack Campbell Makes Thoughts On Detroit Clear After Lions Extension

Jack Campbell Makes Thoughts On Detroit Clear After Lions Extension

Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Suffers Brutal Playoff Milestone

Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Suffers Brutal Playoff Milestone

Fans React As Former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner Reaches Stanley Cup Final

Fans React As Former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner Reaches Stanley Cup Final

ESPN Reveals Most Underappreciated Detroit Lions Player

ESPN Reveals Most Underappreciated Detroit Lions Player

Evgeni Malkin Officially Announces His Future With Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Officially Announces His Future With Penguins

Desperate Avalanche Announce Major Roster Change For Game 4

Desperate Avalanche Announce Major Roster Change For Game 4

On This Day: Oilers’ Connor McDavid Broke The Flames

On This Day: Oilers’ Connor McDavid Broke The Flames

Former Maple Leafs Forward Michael Bunting Reveals True Thoughts On Toronto Fans

Former Maple Leafs Forward Michael Bunting Reveals True Thoughts On Toronto Fans

NHL Insider Reveals Worst Case Scenario For Maple Leafs Fans

NHL Insider Reveals Worst Case Scenario For Maple Leafs Fans

Bombshell Report: Chris Pronger Eyed Key Maple Leafs Front Office Position

Bombshell Report: Chris Pronger Eyed Key Maple Leafs Front Office Position

NHL Insider: Oilers Could Deliver Crushing Setback To Division Rival

NHL Insider: Oilers Could Deliver Crushing Setback To Division Rival

ESPN Reveals Most Underrated Detroit Lions Offseason Move

ESPN Reveals Most Underrated Detroit Lions Offseason Move

TSN Gives Stern Warning To Maple Leafs Regarding Auston Matthews

TSN Gives Stern Warning To Maple Leafs Regarding Auston Matthews

Kyle Dubas Exposes What Penguins Are Lacking

Kyle Dubas Exposes What Penguins Are Lacking