Georgetown Top Prospects...

It may be surprising that Georgetown has 5 legitimate prospects given all the futures they have moved out in the last couple of years while chasing the CCHL Championship, but there are a few players on the farm to get excited about.

1. Brock Boeser, RW, Vancouver. 2017-18 stats to date: (NHL) 42 GP, 22 G, 18 A, 16:58 TOI
The most asked-about prospect when the Millers discuss trades, Boeser has exceeded expectations in his rookie season. Playing on a mediocre Vancouver squad has not dampened his production. He projects as GEO's 2nd line RW next season and should be a lineup mainstay for seasons to come.

2. Janne Kuokannen, C, Carolina. 2017-18 stats to date: (AHL) 22 GP, 3 G, 11 A. (WJC) 5 GP, 0 G, 2 A
Kuokannen broke camp with the Hurricanes but only made 4 appearances before being sent down to the AHL. Even in the unlikely event, he gets enough games to be included on next season's disc he won't be expected to contribute until the 2019-20 season. He has all the hallmarks of a prototypical play-making 2nd line Center and special teams contributor.

3. Ilya Samsonov, G, Washington. 2017-18 stats to date: (KHL) 22 GP, 2.65 GAA, .917 SV %
Samsonov's numbers are down from his previous season but he's still widely regarded as the best goalkeeping prospect outside of North America. His KHL contract expires after this season, and he's expected to debut in the AHL next season before hitting the NHL to apprentice under Braden Holtby for a year or two.

4. Dylan Samberg, D, Winnipeg. 2017-18 stats to date: (NCHC) 21 GP, 0 G, 5 A. (WJC) 7 GP, 1 G, 3 A.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the USA's WJC squad, Samberg ascended to the top-pairing for much of the tournament and did not look out of place. Although his ice-time and production have been limited as a freshman at UMinnesota-Duluth, his size, skating ability, and offensive projection have scouts viewing his upside as a 2nd pairing defenseman in the NHL.

5. Tim Sodurland, LW, Chicago. 2017-18 stats to date: (SWEHL) 27 GP, 6 G, 2 A (WCJ) 7 GP, 2 G, 3 A
Originally drafted in the hopes that his offensive skills would catch up to his superior skating, Soderlund opened some eyes at the WJC with his point production. He's also enjoying his best pro season in Sweden. Despite his tiny size (5'9, 165 lbs) he could be an NHL 2nd liner if his offensive growth continues.

Other prospects of note:

Filip Hronek, D, Detroit
Alexei Lipanov, C, Tampa Bay
Antoine Morand, C, Anaheim
David Farrance, D, Nashville
Dennis Gilbert, D, Chicago
Casey Fitzgerald, D, Buffalo