
By @MichaelCaples –
As first reported by John Buccigross of ESPN and later confirmed by the Wolverines, the Florida Panthers have signed Michigan defenseman Michael Downing.
A fourth-round pick of the Panthers in 2013, Downing just concluded his junior season with the Wolverines, recording 20 points and 66 penalty minutes.
Downing is a Detroit Catholic Central alum, as well as an alum of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.
The @FlaPanthers about to announce signing of Michigan’s D Man Michael Downing. 3 year deal. pic.twitter.com/jzi1GhTYlL
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) March 29, 2016