The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS season partly because he has im- proved at setting the edge against the run and dropping into coverage. "We've been really happy with him," head coach Chip Kelly said. "I think he's really dedicated himself." The NHL MAX PACIORETTY'S ALL-STAR SNUB DOESN'T SIT WELL IN MONTREAL Former Michigan standout Max Pacioretty is one of the NHL's best players, but he wasn't named an all- star this year. It's a shame, The Mon- treal Gazette's Jack Todd said, because Pacioretty and P.K. Subban "should have been locks." "Pacioretty has 18 goals, 15 assists and a plus-22, a level he has never approached before," Todd wrote in January. "He might be the most improved player on this team, even though he's coming off a 39-goal sea- son. Pacioretty has grown and ma- tured in every possible way this sea- son. He's taking on more and more responsibility. "He's become an effective and even dangerous penalty killer. He will top the 30-goal mark again after nearly hitting 40 last season." Pacioretty had scored 25 goals as of Feb. 16. "It's a shame for Pacioretty and Nik Stauskas • NBA The former U-M shooting guard is on the trading block halfway through his rookie year, The Toronto Star reported in February. The Sacramento Kings are reportedly seeking help up front for all-star center DeMarcus Cousins. Mike Cammalleri • NHL The former Michigan icer scored the game-winning goal, his seventh of the season, in Montreal's 2-1 win over Ottawa Feb. 2. Cammalleri's tally put him atop the league in the game-winning category; he was still tied for second as of Feb. 16. Charles Woodson • NFL The Oakland Raiders signed the former Michigan Heisman Tro- phy winner to a one-year deal to bring him back for an 18th NFL season after he led the Raiders with 160 tackles (105 solo) and four interceptions last year. He also added nine passes defended, one fumble recovery and one sack. HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month