Andrew Hutchinson

Basics

Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Defense

Shoots/Catches:

Right

Height:

6.02

Weight:

198

Born:

March 24, 1980

Hometown:

Evanston, IL

Acquired:

Signed as an unrestricted free agent on July 9, 2008

Last Team:

Hartford (AHL)

Projects As:

Power play specialist

Depth Chart Weight:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

1999

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Nashville Predators

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Michigan State (CCHA)

Contract

Contract Status:

Signed

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

07/09/2008

Contract Length:

2 years

Cap Number:

$500000

Contract End Year:

2010

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$500000

Salary:

$500000

Bio

Awards:

2007-08

AHL - Eddie Shore Trophy (Oustanding Defeseman)
AHL - First All-Star Team (Defenseman)

2005-06

Stanley Cup (Carolina)

2001-02

NCAA - West Second All-American Team
CCHA - Second All-Star Team

2000-01

CCHA - Best Defensive Defensemen
CCHA - Second All-Star Team
CCHA - All-Tournament Team

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Has exciting offensive ability and intriguing size. Plays a cerebral game from the back end and is excellent on the point of the power play.

Weaknesses:

Needs to add more strength in order to better handle the rigors of the NHL game. Must work harder on his play in the defensive zone.

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