Watch: One-on-one with Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton

Carter Hutton had plenty of options this summer.

So what's the biggest difference between "starting" and serving as the "backup"? I've always wondered and today we had a chance to ask new #Sabres goaltender and projected starter Carter Hutton @WKBW pic.twitter.com/da6FA9p7yE

— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) October 2, 2018

After talking things over with his family he decided the Buffalo Sabres were the perfect fit.

Hutton, 31, has started 114 games in his six-year NHL career. Despite tallying 63 wins, Hutton has never been given an opportunity to be the clear-cut opening night starter. This year with the Sabres, he's expected to carry plenty of the load and he couldn't be more excited. 

"I think we can do a lot, we have a lot of young talent, a lot of young players," Hutton told 7ABC.  "I think it is one of those things that there is a little bit of unknown with some young kids that will get a big chance to play here. If they can come in and play well for us I think the potential is very very high. The way that everything is run here, it is a top-notch organization and I am proud to be a part of it and excited to kick things off here this week."

One of the most candid answers from our one-on-one with Carter Hutton. I asked why he believes the #Sabres can go from the worst team in hockey last season to a team that can make the playoffs @WKBW pic.twitter.com/fPh8M08i2U

— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) October 2, 2018

For our full sit-down with Hutton, head to the top of the page! 

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