If he was sent down when he was suipposed and someone claimed him (highly unlikely), you have lots of time to sign anyone to a one year 580k contract. As far as SJ picking him, if they don't have a goalie to expose, why do you think they aren't in any hurry? Maybe because anyone can be signed to fulfill the requirement?
You can make an argument for Pavs being a backup but you can't with Hutch. But I am finished arguing about two goalies that have no future in the organization...Hutch doesn't belong in the NHL and he has proved that with his 4 wins in 17 games....a .236 winning percentage.
Not sure what EA NHL 17 is but I am guessing it is a game. Haven't ever played computer games so you have the wrong guy...