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 Linked To Two Norris Trophy Winners

Maple Leafs Linked To Two Norris Trophy Winners

Bruins Fans Lash Out At Don Sweeney After Fabian Lysell Trade

Bruins Fans Lash Out At Don Sweeney After Fabian Lysell Trade

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded

Lions To Hire Former National Title Winning Staffer

Lions To Hire Former National Title Winning Staffer

Bruins Trade Former First Round Pick To Western Conference

Bruins Trade Former First Round Pick To Western Conference

Ducks Trade Mason McTavish To Western Rival For Major Draft Haul

Ducks Trade Mason McTavish To Western Rival For Major Draft Haul

“Electric”: Maple Leafs Fans Sound Off After Gavin McKenna Pick

“Electric”: Maple Leafs Fans Sound Off After Gavin McKenna Pick

Report: Bruins Closing In On Deal For Former Rival 28-Goal Scorer

Report: Bruins Closing In On Deal For Former Rival 28-Goal Scorer

Chicago Blackhawks Trade Former 1st Round Pick To Eastern Conference

Chicago Blackhawks Trade Former 1st Round Pick To Eastern Conference

Eagles Appear To Take Dig At Lions Over Terrion Arnold’s Arrest

Eagles Appear To Take Dig At Lions Over Terrion Arnold’s Arrest

Ottawa Team Takes Shots At Brady Tkachuk After Stunning Trade

Ottawa Team Takes Shots At Brady Tkachuk After Stunning Trade

Gavin McKenna Doesn’t Hold Back View On Maple Leafs Fans

Gavin McKenna Doesn’t Hold Back View On Maple Leafs Fans

Rangers Reportedly Closing In On Blockbuster Deal For Former No. 3 Overall Pick

Rangers Reportedly Closing In On Blockbuster Deal For Former No. 3 Overall Pick

Eastern Conference Power Makes Offer For Jets Goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Eastern Conference Power Makes Offer For Jets Goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Lions Urged To Target 5-Time Pro Bowl Former 1st Round Pick

Lions Urged To Target 5-Time Pro Bowl Former 1st Round Pick

Joseph Woll Sounds Off After Trade From Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll Sounds Off After Trade From Maple Leafs

Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s Camp Issues Strong Statement After Arrest

Lions CB Terrion Arnold’s Camp Issues Strong Statement After Arrest

Detroit Lions Break Silence On Terrion Arnold’s Arrest On Multiple Felony Charges

Detroit Lions Break Silence On Terrion Arnold’s Arrest On Multiple Felony Charges

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