The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS 96 THE WOLVERINE MARCH 2022 … Was averaging 7.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per outing, while connecting on 50.0 percent of his shots and 33.1 percent of his triple tries. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NHL Through Feb. 13 • Andrew Cogliano (Played at U-M from 2006-07), C, San Jose Sharks: Tallied four goals and eight assists in 42 games for the 22-20-4 Sharks. • JT Compher (2014-16), LW, Colo- rado Avalanche: Recorded eight goals and eight assists in 34 outings for the 34-8-4 Avalanche. • Kyle Connor (2016), LW, Winnipeg Jets: Stands sixth in the league with 26 goals and has added 24 assists in 45 contests for the 20-17-8 Jets. • Andrew Copp (2013-15), C, Win- nipeg Jets: Registered 12 goals and 16 assists in 45 games for the 20-17-8 Jets. • Luke Glendening (2009-12), C, Dal- las Stars: Compiled seven goals and three helpers in 46 contests for the 25- 19-2 Stars. • Carl Hagelin (2008-11), LW, Wash- ington Capitals: Posted three goals and eight assists in 48 appearances for the 26-15-9 Capitals. • Quinn Hughes (2017-19), D, Van- couver Canucks: Notched two goals and 32 assists (tied for 15th in the NHL) in 45 games for the 22-21-6 Canucks. • Zach Hyman (2012-15), C, Edmon- ton Oilers: Contributed 14 goals and 13 assists in 39 outings for the 24-18-3 Oilers. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Colo- rado Avalanche: Tallied one goal and six assists in 42 contests for the 34-8-4 Avalanche. • Dylan Larkin (2015), C, Detroit Red Wings: Put up 24 goals and 25 as- sists (tied for 15th in the league with 49 points) in 44 games for the 22-21-6 Red Wings. • Jon Merrill (2011-13), D, Minne- sota Wild: Recorded three goals and 11 assists in 41 tilts for the 29-11-3 Wild. • Tyler Motte (2014-16), C, Vancou- ver Canucks: Registered five goals and five assists in 34 appearances for the 22-21-6 Canucks. • Josh Norris (2018-19), C, Ottawa Senators: Compiled 18 goals and eight assists in 36 games for the 17-24-4 Sen- ators. • Max Pacioretty (2008), LW, Las Ve- gas Golden Knights: Posted 12 goals and 11 assists in 21 games for the 28- 17-3 Golden Knights … Missed time with two separate injuries this season (foot and wrist) but is back healthy. • Greg Pateryn (2009-12), D, Ana- heim Ducks: Has spent most of the sea- son in the AHL, but tallied one goal and one assist in eight appearances for the 23-17-9 Ducks. • Jacob Trouba (2013), D, New York Rangers: Tallied eight goals and 16 helpers in 47 contests for the 30-13-4 Rangers. • Zach Werenski (2015-16), D, Co- lumbus Blue Jackets: Recorded six goals and 21 assists in 44 appearances for the 23-22-1 Blue Jackets. • Cam York (2019-21), D, Philadel- phia Flyers: Registered one goal and two assists in 13 games for the 25-24-8 Flyers, after being called up from the AHL and making his NHL debut Jan. 4. ❑ Jordan Kovacs • NFL The former U-M safety and captain is a defensive quality control coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, and he helped the team to the Super Bowl. He works with the linebackers on a unit that ranked fifth in the NFL in run defense and 12th in sacks during the 2021 regular season. Kovacs got his coaching start as an intern at U-M in 2017, before serving as a graduate assistant for the program in 2018. During his playing days, he was a second-team All-Big Ten honoree and the team MVP in 2012. Jabrill Peppers • NFL The New York Giants safety saw his season get cut short due to an ACL injury in Week 7. He has options this offseason, and PFF listed him as the 134th-most attractive free agent of the cycle. Rashan Gary • NFL According to PFF, his 81 pressures were the most in the NFL during the 2021 season, and his 9.5 sacks led the Packers. The organization has a decision to make on whether or not to exercise his fifth-year option this offseason, and his stock is as high as ever. — Clayton Sayfie HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month Versatile defenseman Quinn Hughes was tied for 15th in the NHL with 32 assists through 45 games for the Vancouver Canucks. He also tallied two goals during that time. PHOTO BY JEFF VINNICK, CANUCKS PHOTO