The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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and initiative." The 6-0, 192-pound Larkin spent each of his past two seasons with the U.S. National Development Program, ranking second in goals (31) and fourth in points (60) with the Under-18 Team in 2013-14. "I love the way he skates," Detroit Red Wings director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright said. "This guy's the ultimate competitor. "There's just a lot of things to like about him. Character and passion, and not only does he have those things, he's a good hockey player." Larkin was projected to go in the first round, and Wright acknowledged as the Wings waited to select, he was growing anxious, hoping no one would snatch Larkin up before No. 15. Larkin is the first Wolverine the Detroit Red Wings franchise has ever chosen in round one, the sixth overall to go to the Wings, and the first since Kevin Hilton went in Round 3 in the 1993 NHL Draft. "It's special. It's something my family and I will remember for a while," said Larkin, about being picked by his hometown team. "This is the place I wanted to be. I'm happy with the result." — Michael Spath Michigan's History Of First-Round NHL Draft Picks Year Player Team Pick 1976 Dave Shand Atlanta Flames No. 8 1987 Brian Deasley Calgary Flames No. 19 1991 Aaron Ward Winnipeg Jets No. 5 1992 Ryan Sittler Philadelphia Flyers No. 7 1994 Jason Botterill Dallas Stars No. 20 1998 Mike Van Ryn New Jersey Devils No. 26 1999 Jeff Jillson San Jose Sharks No. 14 2001 Mike Komisarek Montreal Canadiens No. 7 2002 Eric Nystrom Calgary Flames No. 10 2003 Jeff Tambellini Los Angeles Kings No. 27 2004 Al Montoya New York Rangers No. 6 2005 Jack Johnson Carolina Hurricanes No. 6 Andrew Cogliano Edmonton Oilers No. 25 2006 Mark Mitera Anaheim Ducks No. 19 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes No. 29 2007 Max Pacioretty Montreal Canadiens No. 22 2012 Jacob Trouba Winnipeg Jets No. 9 2014 Dylan Larkin Detroit Red Wings No. 15