Blues goalie Hutton appears intent on testing free-agent market

[doniceage]

With NHL free agency just around the corner, the Blues continue to have discussions with goalie Carter Hutton about a new contract. But it remains clear that Hutton wants to see what's out there as an unrestricted free agent.

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hock...135f86afb.html

[Devlin]

I Don't think he's real young. Had a good year, not sure how proven he is.
Goalies like fg kickers and baseball relief pitchers, one yr lights out, the next,.... oh well.

[sparty07]

Just look at Darling

I Don't think he's real young. Had a good year, not sure how proven he is.
Goalies like fg kickers and baseball relief pitchers, one yr lights out, the next,.... oh well.

[creasecollector]

He was pretty good in Nashville from what I can remember. Best of luck to him as an FA!

[Maggot]

I think he's really talented, great numbers for the Preds and Blues. Being a starter is a whole 'nother story though - who knows if he can compete at that level for 60+ games a season.

[creasecollector]

I think he's really talented, great numbers for the Preds and Blues. Being a starter is a whole 'nother story though - who knows if he can compete at that level for 60+ games a season.

I'm not sure if he can, but he's been proven to have potential as a platoon guy who can come in and play well when called upon. He's only 32 so I can see him stepping up if the starter falters and run with it.

[chris_brown]

Just look at Darling

id take either one back in Chicago to be Crawford's backup,Anton Forsberg isnt cutting it

[pwskelly]

Some team will want the security of a reliable backup who has proven capable of taking over should the starter falter. I'm guessing he gets a 2 year deal in the 3.5 to 4 million range.

[Devlin]

has played in about 115+ games over 5 yrs. Had an outstanding sv % last yr, 93 % , career wise 91%. Don't see him as anything more than a
dependable back up. Although that would also describe tim thomas at one point.

[apod417]

He earned a raise for sure after this year, but I'm not confident that he can take the load as a starter. I wish Hutts the best on his next chapter though, he was definitely there for us when Jake clearly wasn't.