July 02, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 8) • Page Image 17
… in February, he knew what he was looking for. The Devils held the draft rights to three Wolverines -- Brendan Morrison, Mike Legg and Sean Ritchlin -- and Lamirello observed a potential investment. But…
… none of those three players were the first Wolverine to sign with the Devils this offseason. That distinction fell to John Madden, who was not draft- ed by an NHL team. Madden's signing on June 26, while…
… drafted while at Michigan. However, after four years as a Wolverine, the New Jersey Devils made him an offer he couldn't refuse. He was the first Michigan player of the Class of 1997 to sign with an NHL…