Three of the top five picks in the Draft will all be returning to Michigan this upcoming season.
Defenseman Owen Power, the Buffalo Sabres’ No. 1 overall pick in July’s NHL draft, has decided to return for his sophomore season at the University of Michigan, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
That was also followed with news that Seattle Kraken’s No 2 overall pick Matthew Beniers and Columbus Blue Jackets’ No. 5 picks Kent Johnson are also returning to Michigan.
Owen Power heading back to Michigan
Power, 18, had to choose between extending his amateur career and reporting to the Sabres’ organization ahead of the 2021-22 season.