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’ Sergei Bobrovsky Sends Message To Panthers

Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky Sends Message To Panthers

Lions Have Reportedly Checked In On Blockbuster Joey Porter Jr. Trade

Lions Have Reportedly Checked In On Blockbuster Joey Porter Jr. Trade

José Soriano Flirted With Making Blue Jays History With Dominant Outing

José Soriano Flirted With Making Blue Jays History With Dominant Outing

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Face Backlash Over Mike Babcock Comments

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Face Backlash Over Mike Babcock Comments

Josh Morrissey Reveals True Thoughts On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request

Josh Morrissey Reveals True Thoughts On Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request

David Montgomery’s Huge Texans Debut Is Another Blow For Lions

David Montgomery’s Huge Texans Debut Is Another Blow For Lions

Tigers Suddenly Remove Infielder From Lineup Before Monday’s Game With Injury

Tigers Suddenly Remove Infielder From Lineup Before Monday’s Game With Injury

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Breaks Silence Amid NHL Trade Rumors

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Breaks Silence Amid NHL Trade Rumors

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Devastating Update on RB Isiah Pacheco

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Devastating Update on RB Isiah Pacheco

Lions’ Offensive Line Takes Another Hit As Two Starters Miss Practice

Lions’ Offensive Line Takes Another Hit As Two Starters Miss Practice

Tigers Announce Sudden Hao-Yu Lee, Gleyber Torres Decisions Before Blue Jays Series

Tigers Announce Sudden Hao-Yu Lee, Gleyber Torres Decisions Before Blue Jays Series

Ford Field Unveils Major New Additions For Detroit Lions Game Days

Ford Field Unveils Major New Additions For Detroit Lions Game Days

Filip Hronek Sends Blunt Message On Canucks Rebuild, Future In Vancouver

Filip Hronek Sends Blunt Message On Canucks Rebuild, Future In Vancouver

John Chayka Reveals Biggest Issue With Maple Leafs In 2025-26

John Chayka Reveals Biggest Issue With Maple Leafs In 2025-26

Jets Receive “Terrible” Update On Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request

Jets Receive “Terrible” Update On Connor Hellebuyck Trade Request

Lions Dealt Major Blow After Starting Guard Carted Off

Lions Dealt Major Blow After Starting Guard Carted Off

Aidan Hutchinson Ties Lions Franchise Record In Week 1 Vs. Saints

Aidan Hutchinson Ties Lions Franchise Record In Week 1 Vs. Saints

Canadiens Announce $16.8 Million RFA Contract Extension

Canadiens Announce $16.8 Million RFA Contract Extension

Mike Babcock Makes Surprising Admission About Former Bruins Star Patrice Bergeron

Mike Babcock Makes Surprising Admission About Former Bruins Star Patrice Bergeron

Mike Babcock Sends Strong Message About Oilers’ Biggest Stars

Mike Babcock Sends Strong Message About Oilers’ Biggest Stars

Life-Changing News For Tigers’ Keider Montero

Life-Changing News For Tigers’ Keider Montero

Morgan Rielly’s Agent Reveals Where Things Stand With Maple Leafs Amidst Rumors

Morgan Rielly’s Agent Reveals Where Things Stand With Maple Leafs Amidst Rumors

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Agent Sends Clear Message Amid Rumors

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Agent Sends Clear Message Amid Rumors

Tigers Lose 3-Year Veteran For Remainder Of 2026 After Freak Accident

Tigers Lose 3-Year Veteran For Remainder Of 2026 After Freak Accident

Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Put On Blast By Prominent Toronto Voice

Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Put On Blast By Prominent Toronto Voice

Former Oilers Goalie Abruptly Ends NHL Career At 29 Years Old

Former Oilers Goalie Abruptly Ends NHL Career At 29 Years Old

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Confirms Grim Max Domi Update

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Confirms Grim Max Domi Update

Yankees Fans Send Juan Soto Brutal Message In Bronx Return

Yankees Fans Send Juan Soto Brutal Message In Bronx Return

Detroit Lions Suddenly Cut Ties With Ex-2nd-Round Pick Before Week 1

Detroit Lions Suddenly Cut Ties With Ex-2nd-Round Pick Before Week 1

Detroit Tigers Announce Javier Baez, Zach McKinstry Decision

Detroit Tigers Announce Javier Baez, Zach McKinstry Decision