23 Wolverines in NHL development camps

23 Wolverines in NHL development camps

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As the last NHL organization to release its development camp roster on Monday (July 10), the University of Michigan has 23 former, current and future players in camps.

Sixteen of those players will be on the Wolverines roster in 2023-24, six are former Wolverines and one is a future Wolverine who cannot be named due to NCAA policy.

Chicago Blackhawks: Frank Nazar III*
Colorado Avalanche: Josh Eernisse*
Columbus Blue Jackets: Adam Fantilli, Gavin Brindley*
Detroit Red Wings: Kiena Draper*, Nick Granowicz
Florida Panthers: Mackie Samoskevich
Los Angeles Kings: Eric Portillo
New Jersey Devils: Ethan Edwards*, Let’s talk about Casey*
Pittsburgh Penguins: Luca Fantilli*
San Jose Sharks: Thomas Bordeleau, Steven Holtz*
St. Louis Blues: Jacob Barczewski*
Tampa Bay Lightning: Dylan Duke*, Tyler Duke*
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nick Moldenhauer*
Vancouver Canucks: Jacob Truscott*
Vegas Golden Knights: Brendan Brisson, Jackson Hallum*
Washington Capitals: TJ Hughes*
Winnipeg Jets: Rutger McGroarty*

*denotes a member of the 2023-24 Michigan roster

Several Wolverines have signed new contracts in the NHL since the start of free agency. They contain:

Luke Glendening to the Tampa Bay Lightning
Max Pacioretty to the Washington Capitals
Adam Fantilli to Columbus
JT Compher to the Detroit Red Wings
Andrew Cogliango signs with the Colorado Avalanche
Jack Jackson re-signs with the Colorado Avalanche
Will Lockwood to the Florida Panthers