AP source: NHL top draft pick, Power, returning to Michigan

Published August 19, 2021 3:44 PM

By JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Michigan defenseman Owen Power has elected to return to school for his sophomore season rather than make the jump to the NHL after being selected with the No. 1 pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the draft last month. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Power’s decision to The Associated Press. Power’s decision does not come as a surprise after saying he was leaning toward returning to Michigan in the weeks leading up to the draft.

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