Carter Hutton

Hutton was born on December 19, 1985, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to parents John and Linda Hutton.{{cite web |title=Carter Hutton |url=https://goriverhawks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/carter-hutton/1421 |publisher=UMass Lowell River Hawks |access-date=September 19, 2021}} Growing up, his father worked as a construction foreman.{{cite web |last1=Russell |first1=Jimi |title=A Father and Son's Journey |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/a-father-and-sons-journey/c-697312 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=December 24, 2013}}

On March 26, 2010, Hutton was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers after his season in college at UMass Lowell was over. He played in four games for the Flyers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, and dressed in several for the Flyers as Brian Boucher's backup after being called up while Johan Backlund was out with an injury.{{Cite web| url = http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2010/3/28/1393902/the-flyers-have-called-up-goalie | title = The Flyer have called up a goalie | website = broadstreethockey.com | date = 2010-03-28 | access-date = 2010-03-28}}

On June 1, 2010, Hutton was signed by the San Jose Sharks as an unrestricted free agent.{{cite web | url = http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=530671 | title = Sharks Sign Four | publisher = San Jose Sharks | date = 2010-06-01 | access-date = 2010-06-01 | archive-date = March 5, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011020/http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=530671 | url-status = dead }}

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On August 1, 2011, the Rockford IceHogs signed Hutton to a one-year AHL contract.{{Cite web | url = http://www.icehogs.com/news/icehogs/index.html?article_id=3017 | title = IceHogs sign Hutton to one-year deal | publisher = Rockford IceHogs | date = 2011-08-01 | access-date = 2011-08-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131217065525/http://www.icehogs.com/news/icehogs/index.html?article_id=3017 | archive-date = December 17, 2013 | url-status = dead }} During the {{NHL Year|2011}} season, on February 23, 2012, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Hutton to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the campaign.{{cite web|title= Carter Hutton signed by Chicago Blackhawks |url=http://thethirdmanin.com/2012/02/24/story-on-carter-hutton-signing-by-blackhawks/ | website = thethirdmanin.com | date = 2012-02-23 | access-date = 2012-02-23}}{{cite web|title=Blackhawks sign Cater Hutton to one-year deal |url=http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618712} |publisher=Chicago Blackhawks |date=2012-02-23 |access-date=2012-02-23 }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On March 26, 2012, the Blackhawks called Hutton up to temporarily replace goaltender Ray Emery, who was out due to an illness. On April 27, 2013, he made his first NHL start against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks went on to win the Stanley Cup, and Hutton was given a championship ring.{{Cite web| url = http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=21269 | title = Former Blackhawks receive rings | publisher = Chicago Blackhawks | date = 2013-06-07 | access-date = 2013-10-02}} He did not qualify to be engraved on the Stanley Cup and was left off the team picture.

On July 5, 2013, Hutton left the Blackhawks organization and signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Nashville Predators.{{cite web| url =https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-sign-carter-hutton-to-a-one-year-contract/c-676704 | title = Nashville Predators sign Carter Hutton to a one-year deal | publisher = Nashville Predators | date = July 5, 2013| access-date = September 20, 2021}} He eventually became the Predators' starting goalie for most of the 2013–14 NHL season and posted a 20–11–4 record after Pekka Rinne suffered a hip infection.{{cite web |title=Predators sign backup goaltender Carter Hutton to 2-year, $1.45 million contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-sign-backup-goaltender-carter-hutton-to-2-year-1-45-million-contract/c-721411 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 20, 2021 |date=June 2, 2014}} By December, Hutton compiled a 3-0-0 record with a 1.33 goals-against average and .960 save percentage to earn the NHL Third Star of the Week.{{cite web |title=Ovechkin, Jones and Hutton Named NHL 'Three Stars' of the Week |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/ovechkin-jones-and-hutton-named-nhl-three-stars-of-the-week/c-696189 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 20, 2021 |date=December 16, 2013}} Following a five-game winning streak at the end of the regular season, Hutton became the sixth 20-game winner in franchise history. On June 2, 2014, Hutton signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract to remain with the team.

In his final year with the Predators, Hutton was the teams' 2016 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee as a "player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey."{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Hutton Named Preds Masterton Trophy Nominee |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/hutton-named-preds-masterton-trophy-nominee/c-875711 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 20, 2021 |date=March 28, 2016}}

After three seasons with the Predators as the backup to Rinne, Hutton left as a free agent to sign a two-year contract with the St. Louis Blues on July 1, 2016.{{cite web |last1=Pinkert |first1=Chris |title=Blues Sign Free Agent Goalie Hutton |url=https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-sign-free-agent-goalie-hutton/c-888059 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=July 1, 2016}} Prior to the start of the season, Hutton earned praise from head coach Ken Hitchcock who called him "one of the best players during training camp."{{cite web |last1=Korac |first1=Louie |title=Blues reward backup goalie with start vs. Rangers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-vs-blues-preview-october-15/c-282692408 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 15, 2016}} He made his debut with the team on October 15, where he made 33 saves for a 3–2 win over the New York Rangers.{{cite web |last1=Korac |first1=Louie |title=Carter Hutton earns first win with Blues |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/game-recap-new-york-rangers-st-louis-blues/c-282711200 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 16, 2016}} Prior to playing for the Blues during the 2017 NHL Winter Classic, Hutton designed his goaltending mask with various St. Louis markers such as the St. Louis Cardinals' redbird, a large Blue Note, and sketches of Cardinal legends.{{cite web |last1=Pinkert |first1=Chris |title=Hutton's mask has Cardinals theme for Winter Classic |url=https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/huttons-mask-has-cardinals-theme-for-winter-classic/c-285109896 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=December 29, 2016}} In recognition of his mask, the family of Stan Musial sent him a signed baseball.{{cite web |title=Carter Hutton shows off Stan Musial autographed ball |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/blues-goalie-hutton-shows-off-autographed-ball-from-stan-musial/c-285243174?tid=281396148 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 1, 2017}} Later that month, Hutton earned his fifth career NHL shutout after making 23 saves in a 4–0 win against the San Jose Sharks on January 15.{{cite web |last1=Gilmore |first1=Eric |title=Carter Hutton, Blues shut out Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-san-jose-sharks-game-recap/c-285706728 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 15, 2017}} A few games later, he earned his sixth shutout in a 3–0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins{{cite web |last1=Crosby |first1=Wes |title=Carter Hutton, Blues shut out Penguins |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-pittsburgh-penguins-game-recap/c-286079026 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 24, 2017}} seventh against the Philadelphia Flyers,{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Carter Hutton, Blues shut out Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-286503018 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=February 7, 2017}} and eighth against the Detroit Red Wings to tie for sixth in the NHL.{{cite web |last1=Hogg |first1=Dave |title=Carter Hutton gets second straight shutout for Blues |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-detroit-red-wings-game-recap/c-286808512 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=February 16, 2017}} As a result of his play, Hutton helped the Blues move into third place in the Central Division and qualify for the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.{{cite web |last1= Dusterberg |first1=Kurt |title=Blues clinch third place in Central Division|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-carolina-hurricanes-game-recap/c-288584782 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=April 8, 2017}}

In his second season with the Blues in 2017–18, Hutton enjoyed a career year in establishing himself as one of the premier backups in the league. He led the NHL in save percentage (.931) and goals-against average (2.09) in 32 games, earning starts from Blues starting goaltender Jake Allen.{{cite web |title=Sabres, Hutton agree to 3-year deal |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-hutton-agree-to-3-year-deal/c-299368602 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=July 1, 2018}}

Having concluded his two-year deal with the Blues, Hutton agreed to a three-year, $8.25 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2018. Following the signing, Hutton was praised by Buffalo's goaltending coach for being "an ideal partner for Linus Ullmark."{{cite web |last1=Duff |first1=Brian |title=Hutton will be 'ideal partner for Ullmark,' says Sabres goalie coach |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/brian-duff-chats-with-andrew-allen-about-new-sabres-goaltender-carter-hutton/c-299372684 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=July 1, 2018}} He earned his first win with the Sabres on October 6, 2018, in a 3–1 win over the New York Rangers.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber|first1= Jourdon|title=Hutton, Sheary lead Sabres to first victory of season|url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-rangers-recap-highlights-carter-hutton-conor-sheary/c-300707456|publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 6, 2018}} Following the win, Hutton was the Sabres' starting goaltender until October 13, against the Arizona Coyotes.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdon |title=Ullmark to make season debut in Arizona |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-coyotes-preview-vladimir-sobotka/c-300914690 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 13, 2018}} He returned as the starter for the Sabres by November and helped them win four consecutive regular season games for the first time since December 2014.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdan |title=Hutton comes up big again in shootout win over Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-jets-recap-highlights-carter-hutton/c-302016904 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=November 16, 2018}} Hutton finished his first season with the Sabres organization with an 18–25–5 record{{cite web |title=Carter Hutton |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/24819/carter-hutton |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=September 19, 2021}} as they failed to qualify for the playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Zeisberger |first1=Mike |title=Sabres secondary scoring woes, defensive slump led to missing playoffs |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-buffalo-sabres-eliminated-from-playoff-contention/c-306097158 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=March 24, 2019}}

Hutton returned to the Sabres for the 2019–20 season where he shared the net with Ullmark once again.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdon |title=Hutton, Ullmark enjoying early success under Bales |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-practice-report-linus-ullmark-carter-hutton/c-310131602 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 15, 2019}} Early in the season, Hutton earned his first shutout as a starter for the Sabres in a 4–0 win over the Dallas Stars on October 14.{{cite web |last1=Ryndak |first1=Chris |title=Sabres put together complete effort in 4-0 win over Stars |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/stars-0---sabres-4-lexus-postgame-report-october-14-2019/c-310084628 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 14, 2019}} A few days later, he set a franchise record for most saves during a regular-season game with 47 made during a shutout of the Los Angeles Kings.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdan |title=Hutton sets franchise record in shutout of Los Angeles |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-kings-recap-highlights-carter-hutton-shutout/c-310219930 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 17, 2019}} As a result of these shutouts, Hutton led league goaltenders in save percentage, goals-against average, and even-strength save percentage. He was subsequently named the NHL's Third Star of the Week for the week ending on October 21, 2019.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdan |title=Hutton looks to continue hot stretch vs. Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-sharks-preview-lineup-carter-hutton/c-310360356|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 22, 2019}}{{cite web |title=Pastrnak leads 3 Stars of the Week |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/david-pastrnak-john-carlson-carter-hutton-named-nhl-3-stars/c-310326144 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=October 21, 2019}}

Following his back-to-back shutouts, Hutton had failed to win a game and was replaced as team starter on December 19 following a 6–1 loss. Since that game, Ullmark started the team's next eight games before Hutton was named the starter again on January 11, 2020.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdan |title=Hutton to start against Canucks |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-canucks-preview-carter-hutton/c-313788274 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 11, 2020}} However, Hutton made 29 saves in the 6–3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.{{cite web |last1=Engel |first1=Heather |title=Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-canucks-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-313785626 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 11, 2020}} After posting a 0-8-4 record from October 24 through January 30, it was discovered that Hutton was suffering from a vision problem.{{cite news |last1=Lysowski |first1=Lance |title=Sabres goalie Carter Hutton: 'Frustrating' vision problem complicated season |url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/sabres-goalie-carter-hutton-frustrating-vision-problem-complicated-season/article_2f7e0aa2-f1a6-5308-8f4b-4b214e772cfd.html |access-date=September 19, 2021 |publisher=The Buffalo News |date=June 8, 2020}} He was again replaced by Ullmark as the team's starter before he was injured during a game against the Ottawa Senators in late January.{{cite web |title=Ullmark out 3-4 weeks for Sabres with lower-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/linus-ullmark-buffalo-sabres-goalie-injury-status/c-314401098 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 29, 2020}} Due to this injury, Hutton was appointed the starter with rookie Jonas Johansson as his backup.{{cite web |last1=LaBarber |first1=Jourdan |title=Sabres turn to Hutton, Johansson in Ullmark's absence |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-practice-report-carter-hutton-jonas-johansson/c-314409626 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=January 29, 2020}} He finished the regular season with a 12–14–4 record in 31 appearances and a career-low goals-against average and save percentage.{{cite web |last1=Dunick |first1=Leith |title=Hutton disappointed being outside NHL bubble |url=https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/hutton-disappointed-being-outside-nhl-bubble-2605827 |publisher=TB News |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=August 1, 2020}}

Hutton returned to the Sabres for his final time during the 2020–21 season. He was limited to only 13 games during the season, posting a 3.47 goals against average and an .886 save percentage.{{cite web |title=Coyotes Sign Hutton to One-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-sign-hutton-to-one-year-contract/c-325851090 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=July 28, 2021}} His final season was derailed by a significant ankle injury.{{cite web |url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/former-sabres-goalie-carter-hutton-announces-retirement/article_1bb72476-ec12-11ec-839a-4b72b59f4cb8.html |title=Former Sabres goalie Carter Hutton announces retirement |work=The Buffalo News |date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=September 20, 2023}}

After a largely disappointing tenure with the Sabres organization, Hutton left as a free agent and was signed to a one-year, league-minimum $750,000 contract with the Arizona Coyotes on July 28, 2021. Hutton appeared in three games to start the {{NHL Year|2021}} season, before suffering a knee injury against the Florida Panthers on October 25, 2021. After a long rehabilitation, Hutton attempted to resurrect his career but re-injured his surgically repaired ankle. He was placed on waivers and after clearing them, was reassigned to Phoenix's AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners on February 21, 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-acquire-carter-hutton-coyotes-future-considerations/ |title=Maple Leafs acquire Carter Hutton from Coyotes for future considerations |work=Sportsnet |date=February 21, 2022 |access-date=September 20, 2023}}

On the same day as his reassignment to the Roadrunners, Hutton was traded by the Coyotes to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for future considerations.{{Cite web |title=Coyotes Trade Hutton to Toronto In Exchange For Future Considerations|url=https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-trade-hutton-to-toronto-in-exchange-for-future-considerations/c-331056118|access-date=2022-02-22 |website=NHL.com}} He agreed to the trade after assurances of remaining with his family and continuing on loan from the Maple Leafs with the Tucson Roadrunners.{{cite web| url = https://www.gophnx.com/2022/02/21/coyotes-waive-then-trade-goalie-carter-hutton-to-maple-leafs-but-hes-not-going-anywhere/ | title = Coyotes waive then trade Carter Hutton, but he's not going anywhere | publisher = gophnx.com | date = February 21, 2022 | access-date = February 21, 2022}} He was later reassigned to join the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, however did not feature in a game for the remainder of the season. On June 14, 2022, Hutton announced his retirement from professional ice hockey after 12 seasons.{{cite web| url = https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-carter-hutton-retires-1.1812907 | title = Veteran Hutton retires at 36 | work = TSN | date = June 14, 2022 | access-date = June 14, 2022}}

Hutton and his wife Stacey have two children together, a son and a daughter.{{cite web |last1=Lomon |first1=Chris |title=Hutton Enjoying Off-season After Career Year |url=https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-15182/hutton-enjoying-off-season-after-career-year |publisher=National Hockey League Players' Association |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=July 10, 2018}} In 2021, Stacey won a $50,000 jackpot after buying the winning Quest for Gold Crossword game ticket.{{cite web |last1=Dunick |first1=Leith |title=Local woman wins $50K Crossword prize |url=https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/local-woman-wins-50k-crossword-prize-3524649 |publisher=TB News |access-date=September 17, 2021 |date=March 8, 2021}}

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