The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS 64 THE WOLVERINE JUNE / JULY 2022 C, Seattle Kraken: The 2021 second overall pick played in 10 games, with three goals and six assists … The Kraken went 27-49-6. • Nick Blankenburg (2018-22), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Signed a one- year, entry-level deal for the remain- der of the season with the 37-38-7 Blue Jackets … Registered one goal and two assists in seven games. • Thomas Bordeleau (2020-22), C, San Jose Sharks: Appeared in eight contests and tallied five assists for the 32-37-13 Sharks. • Andrew Cogliano (2006-07), C, Col- orado Avalanche: Traded from the San Jose Sharks to the 56-19-7 Avalanche March 21 … Recorded four goals and 12 assists in 74 games for the regular season … Scored one goal in one play- off appearance, with the No. 1-seeded Avalanche sweeping the Nashville Pred- ators in the first round. • JT Compher (2014-16), LW, Colo- rado Avalanche: Tallied 18 goals and 15 assists in 63 regular-season outings for the 56-19-7 first-place Avalanche … Notched two assists in four showings in the first round. • Kyle Connor (2016), LW, Winnipeg Jets: Led the 39-32-11 Jets in points (93), goals (47) and assists (46) in 79 contests … His 43 goals tied for fifth in the NHL during the regular season. • Andrew Copp (2013-15), C, New York Rangers: Traded from the Winni- peg Jets to the 52-24-6 Rangers March 22 … Totaled 21 goals and 32 assists in 72 regular-season clashes … Net- ted four goals and added three assists in seven postseason contests, with his second-seeded Rangers beating the Pittsburgh Penguins in a seven-game first-round series, setting up a clash with the Carolina Hurricanes in the sec- ond round. • Luke Glendening (2009-12), C, Dallas Stars: Registered nine goals and seven assists in 82 regular-season games for the 46-30-6 Stars … Did not register any stats in six games of a 4-3 opening-series loss to the Calgary Flames. • Carl Hagelin (2008-11), LW, Wash- ington Capitals: Posted three goals and 11 assists in 53 appearances for the 44-26-12 Capitals, who lost to the Florida Panthers in six games … Did not return to action after suffering an eye injury Feb. 28. • Quinn Hughes (2017-19), D, Van- couver Canucks: Notched eight goals and 60 assists (ranked 14th in the NHL for the regular season) in 69 games for the 40-30-12 Canucks. • Zach Hyman (2012-15), C, Edmon- ton Oilers: Contributed 27 goals and 27 assists in 76 regular-season outings for the 49-27-6 Oilers, who earned a No. 2 seed and beat the Los Angeles Kings in seven games … Hyman recorded two goals and two assists in seven appear- ances during the first-round series. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Colo- rado Avalanche: Tallied one goal and eight assists in 74 regular-season con- tests for the 56-19-7 Avalanche … Did not play in the team's first-round sweep of the Nashville Predators. • Kent Johnson (2020-22), C, Colum- bus Blue Jackets: The 2021 fifth overall pick appeared in nine games, notch- ing three assists for the 37-38-7 Blue Jackets. • Dylan Larkin (2015), C, Detroit Red Wings: Put up 31 goals and 38 assists in 71 games for the 32-40-10 Red Wings … Tied for 51st in the league with 69 points in the regular season. • Will Lockwood (2016-20), RW, Vancouver Canucks: Appeared in 13 games for the 40-30-12 Canucks. • Jon Merrill (2011-13), D, Minne- sota Wild: Registered four goals and 14 assists in 69 regular-season tilts for the 53-22-7 Wild, the No. 2 seed in the West … Tallied one assist in six postseason appearances, with his team losing 4-2 to the St. Louis Blues. • Tyler Motte (2014-16), C, New York Rangers: Traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the 52-24-6 Rangers March 21 … Compiled seven goals and eight assists in 58 regular-season appear- ances … Saw time in two playoff con- tests versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. • Josh Norris (2018-19), C, Ottawa Senators: Recorded a team-high 35 goals and 20 assists in 66 regular-sea- son games for the 33-42-7 Senators, with his 55 points slotting third on the squad. • Owen Power (2020-22), D, Buffalo Sabres: Made his NHL debut April 12 and registered two goals and one assist in eight games for the 32-39-11 Sabres. • Max Pacioretty (2008), LW, Las Ve- gas Golden Knights: Posted 19 goals and 18 assists in 39 games for the 43- 31-8 Golden Knights. • Jacob Trouba (2013), D, New York Rangers: Tallied 11 goals and 28 help- ers in 81 regular-season contests for the 52-24-6 Rangers … Scored one goal and added two assists in seven appear- ances during the first round. • Zach Werenski (2015-16), D, Co- lumbus Blue Jackets: Registered 11 goals and 37 assists (second on team) in 68 regular-season appearances for the 37-38-7 Blue Jackets. • Cam York (2019-21), D, Philadel- phia Flyers: Recorded three goals and seven assists in 30 regular-season games for the 25-46-11 Flyers. ❏ Tom Brady • NFL The seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Bucca- neers quarterback is set to become FOX's lead NFL analyst after the conclusion of his career, whenever that may be, according to the 44-year-old and the network. The reported $37.5 million deal (per annum for 10 years) will immediately make him the highest paid broadcaster in sportscasting history. Kent Johnson • NHL The U-M sophomore made his NHL debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets April 13, but his squad missed the postseason. That gave him time to play for Team Canada in the Ice Hockey World Cham- pionship in Finland this month. He became the fourth member of an elite group to score a goal in the World Juniors, Olympics and World Championship in the same season when he found the net in Canada's 5-3 win over Germany May 13. Aidan Hutchinson • NFL The No. 2 overall pick to the Detroit Lions signed his rookie contract May 9. His deal is worth a fully guaranteed $35,713,388, including a $23.1 million signing bonus. HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month