The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan in the pros Wolverine Mike Knuble recently turned 40, but he's not yet ready to call it a career. Knuble was cut following a tryout with the Detroit Red Wings in the days before the season finally started, but he opted to sign a 25-game pro tryout with minor league affiliate Grand Rapids. "I was pretty realistic; I didn't have any crazy illusions of something happening this week," Knuble told the Detroit News after his tryout with the Red Wings. "It is what it is, a week of hockey and a chance to play and get back into the [mindset] of playing again and get your name out there and you're active. "It gives me more flexibility to decide what I want to do. If you're at a different point of your career, you'd be crushed — but being a veteran guy, you understand the way it goes and it's law of the jungle." Knuble, a veteran of 1,040 NHL games, has recorded 540 points (274 goals and 266 assists) over 16 seasons with the Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals. Marty Turco Returns To Dallas — As An Analyst Former Stars goalie Marty Turco is finally, officially retired. After spending most of last season out of the game with the exception of a few weeks with the Boston Bruins, Turco has accepted an offer to join the Dallas Stars, his longtime team, as a TV analyst. Turco has previously worked for the NHL Network and spent 10 seasons with the Stars from 2000-10. "The opportunity to bring the family back to Dallas was certainly an easy one," he told DallasStars. com. "In the greater picture, being part of the Dallas Stars family and being part of the Dallas community alone is what tickles me inside. I appreciate the opportunity. I appreciate being here." NHL Notes • Fromer Michigan goalie Sean Hunwick, who enjoyed a cup of coffee with the Columbus Blue Jackets last year, is now playing with the Utah Grizzlies of the East Coast Hockey League. NHL Player Updates Through games of Jan. 21 • Mike Brown (Played at U-M from 2004‑05), RW, Toronto Maple Leafs: Averaged 4:31 of ice time through two games … Has notched one shot on goal and 15 penalty minutes … Stands even in plus/minus. • Mike Cammalleri (2000-02), LW, Calgary Flames: Has notched one assist in two games played, both Calgary losses … Stands minus-two with no shots on goal. • Andrew Cogliano (2005-07), C, Anaheim Ducks: Is off to a great start with his new team after spending last year with Edmonton … Notched two assists in Anaheim's first two games, both wins … Stands plus-five with