And so the breakup of Michigan hockey’s roster begins: On Friday, sophomore defenseman Owen Power signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres while sophomore forward Kent Johnson signed a similar deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Power, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft after putting up three goals and 13 assists for Michigan over 26 games during the 2020-21 season, demonstrated his worth in 2021-22 with three goals and 29 assists in 33 games. That included five assists during the Wolverines’ run to the Frozen Four, though he was blanked in U-M’s loss to Denver on Thursday night.