Hutchinson was placed on waivers Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hutchinson is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Saturday, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
Hutchinson secured a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Tuesday.
Hutchinson was released from his professional tryout Friday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Hutchinson signed a professional tryout agreement with the Red Wings on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Hutchinson stopped 34 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.
Hutchinson will get the starting nod at home versus the Penguins on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Hutchinson will defend the road net Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Hutchinson will guard the home net Saturday against the Rangers, per Coby Maeir of 1stOhioBattery.com
Hutchinson allowed five goals on 24 shots in the Blue Jackets' 8-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday.