The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan in the pros two shots on goal. • Andrew Ebbett (2003-06), C, Vancouver Canucks: In his first year with the Canucks after playing for Phoenix last season … Has not notched a point through two games and stands minus-one. • Matt Hunwick (2004-07), D, Colorado Avalanche: Was a healthy scratch in Colorado's first game, a 4-2 loss to Minnesota. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Has played in two games, but has not registered a point … Stands even with four shots on goal. • Steve Kampfer (2007-10), D, Minnesota Wild: In his first year with the Wild … Will spend the first part of the year with Houston of the American Hockey League (AHL). • Mike Komisarek (2001-02), D, Toronto Maple Leafs: Did not register a point in his first game, a 2-1 win at Montreal … Stands even with no shots on goal in 16:27 of ice time. • Brendan Morrison (1994-97), RW, Free Agent: Has not announced his retirement after spending last year with Chicago, but is still in search of a team. • David Moss (2002-05), LW, Phoenix Coyotes: In his first year with the Coyoyes after spending last year in Calgary … Has notched one goal in two games and stands minus-one with six shots on goal. • Eric Nystrom (2002-05), LW, Dallas Stars: Has not registered a point or a shot on goal through two games … Stands minus-one. • Max Pacioretty (2007-08), LW, Montreal Canadiens: Did not score in his first game, a 2-1 loss to Toronto, but notched three shots on goal … Stands even. • Kevin Porter (2005-08), C, Buffalo Sabres: Started the year with the Rochester Americans of the AHL. The NBA Darius Morris Continues To Learn In Los Angeles The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Mike D'Antoni continue to work with second-year pro Darius Morris, only not as a point guard. Morris has seen extended action at shooting guard, and the former second-round pick is holding his own. Morris was averaging 4.8 points, 1.8 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game through 37 games (17 starts), and is taking pride in his defense. "The biggest thing we're trying to teach him is to slow down," head coach D'Antoni told the Los Angeles Times after Morris hit four of six shots in a December win over Portland. "He contributed offensively, which is found money. He can do that." D'Antoni has even asked Morris to check the New York Knicks' standout Carmelo Anthony to help save star guard Kobe Bryant's legs. "I'm really blessed to have a coach that even would do that on a big stage, to have confidence in me," Morris said. "That just gives me the strength to think I can go out there and get it done — no matter how big the giant is. you just