What happened: The 36-year-old goaltender appeared in 154 NHL games across six organizations. He spent his final season in Detroit's system, playing 32 games for its AHL affiliate.
Why it matters: The move follows Jack Campbell's retirement eight days earlier. Hutchinson's departure carries no roster impact for Detroit entering 2026-27.
By the numbers: Hutchinson finished 57-62-18 with a 2.94 goals-against average, .902 save percentage and six shutouts. He went 14-14-3 with a 2.89 GAA and .892 save percentage in his final AHL season.
What to watch: Detroit's goaltending plans for 2026-27 will take shape at training camp.