The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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64 THE WOLVERINE MAY 2022 MICHIGAN IN THE PROS 4.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game, while shooting career- highs from the field (44.8 percent), long range (36.4 percent) and the free throw line (92.48 percent), which led the league. • Duncan Robinson (2014-18), F, Miami Heat: Began 68 of his 79 appearances for the 53-29 Heat, the top seed in the East … Recorded 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per outing, while shooting 39.9 percent overall and 37.2 percent from beyond the arc. • Zavier Simpson (2016-20), G, Oklahoma City Thunder: Saw action in four games for the 24-48 Thunder, averaging 43.5 minutes per contest after signing a 10-day contract … Registered 11.0 points, 7.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds per tilt. • Nik Stauskas (2012-14), G, Boston Celtics: Played in six games after being signed by the 51-32 Celtics … Averaged 1.2 points per contest. • Franz Wagner (2019-21), F, Orlando Magic: Opened 79 games for the 22-60 Magic … Averaged 15.2 points (second on team), 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per outing. • Moritz Wagner (2015-18), F/C, Orlando Magic: Started three of his 63 games for the 22-60 Magic … Averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per tilt. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NHL Through April 17 • Matty Beniers (played at Michigan from 2020-22), C, Seattle Kraken: The 2021 second overall pick made his NHL debut April 12 and has played in two games, with one goal and one assist … The Kraken are 24-44-6. • Nick Blankenburg (2018-22), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Inked a one-year, entry-level deal for the remainder of the season with the 35-35-6 Blue Jackets … Registered one assist in three games. • Thomas Bordeleau (2020-22), C, San Jose Sharks: Made his NHL debut April 17 against the Minnesota Wild, posting one assist in the 5-4 overtime loss. • Andrew Cogliano (Played at U-M from 2006-07), C, San Jose Sharks: Traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Ava- lanche March 21 … Recorded four goals and 12 assists in 68 games for the season. • JT Compher (2014-16), LW, Colorado Avalanche: Tallied 16 goals and 11 assists in 63 outings for the 55-14-6, first-place Avalanche. • Kyle Connor (2016), LW, Winnipeg Jets: Leads the 35-30- 11 Jets in points (87), goals (43) and assists (33) in 60 contests … His 43 goals are tied for fifth in the NHL. • Andrew Copp (2013-15), C, Winnipeg Jets: Compiled 18 goals and 30 assists in 69 clashes for the 35-30-11 Jets. • Luke Glendening (2009-12), C, Dallas Stars: Registered eight goals and seven helpers in 75 tilts for the 43-27-5 Stars. • Carl Hagelin (2008-11), LW, Washington Capitals: Posted three goals and 11 assists in 53 appearances for the 42-23-10 Capitals … Still out after undergoing early March eye surgery. • Quinn Hughes (2017-19), D, Vancouver Canucks: Notched six goals and 52 assists (tied for 19th in the NHL) in 69 games for the 37-28-10 Canucks. • Zach Hyman (2012-15), C, Edmonton Oilers: Contributed 24 goals and 26 assists in 70 outings for the 44-26-6 Oilers. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Colorado Avalanche: Tal- lied one goal and seven assists in 69 contests for the 55-14-6 Avalanche. • Kent Johnson (2020-22), C, Columbus Blue Jackets: The 2021 fifth overall pick appeared in three games, making his NHL debut April 13 against the Montreal Canadiens. • Dylan Larkin (2015), C, Detroit Red Wings: Put up 31 goals and 38 assists in 71 clashes for the 29-37-10 Red Wings … Tied for 46th in the league with 69 points. • Will Lockwood (2016-20), RW, Vancouver Canucks: Ap- peared in nine games for the 37-28-10 Canucks. • Jon Merrill (2011-13), D, Minnesota Wild: Registered four goals and 14 assists in 63 tilts for the 47-21-7 Wild. • Tyler Motte (2014-16), C, New York Rangers: Traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the 49-21-6 Rangers March 21 … Compiled seven goals and eight assists in 58 appearances this season. • Josh Norris (2018-19), C, Ottawa Senators: Recorded 33 goals and 18 assists while playing in 59 games for the 25-40-7 Senators. • Owen Power (2020-22), D, Buffalo Sabres: Made his NHL debut April 12 against the Toronto Maple Leafs … Registered one goal in four games for the 29-38-11 Sabres. • Max Pacioretty (2008), LW, Las Vegas Golden Knights: Posted 16 goals and 14 assists in 33 games for the 41-30-5 Golden Knights … Returned to action April 9 after missing nearly a month with an undisclosed injury. • Jacob Trouba (2013), D, New York Rangers: Tallied 10 goals and 27 helpers in 76 contests for the 49-21-6 Rangers. • Zach Werenski (2015-16), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Registered 11 goals and 36 assists (second on team) in 67 ap- pearances for the 35-35-6 Blue Jackets. • Cam York (2019-21), D, Philadelphia Flyers: Recorded three goals and seven assists in 30 games for the 23-42-11 Flyers. ❏ Jordan Poole • NBA The third-year Golden State Warriors guard poured in 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field and 5-of-7 accuracy from long range, while adding three assists and one rebound, in a 123-107 Game 1 playoff vic- tory over the Denver Nuggets April 16. The performance placed him in elite company. He is now tied with Mitch Richmond for the second-most points scored by a Warriors player in a playoff debut, behind Wilt Cham- berlain's 35 points, and is the 35th player in league history to score 30 or more points in a first postseason contest. Matty Beniers • NHL The No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft made his league debut April 12 with the Se- attle Kraken. He scored his first career goal April 16 in a 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils. Duncan Robinson • NBA The Miami Heat sharpshooter drained a franchise playoff-record eight three-pointers (on nine attempts) in the top seed's 115-91 blowout of the Atlanta Hawks to open up the first-round series April 17. He scored a game-high 27 points and added one rebound in just 22 minutes. HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month