1. Ilya Samsonov, G - He’s established himself as a backup netminder in the NHL this season and it’s not an outrageous possibility to see him become a 1B if Braden Holtby continues to struggle. If he pans out the Millers are set in net for the foreseeable future.
2. Ty Smith, D - Expected to break camp and at least get an NHL look-see this season Smith instead was sent back to the WHL. He still profiles as a 2nd pairing, offensive-minded Dman and PP contributor.
3. Tyler Maden, C -Scoring at a point per game pace in college, he’ll probably go pro after this season. Should be a solid middle 6 Center and special teams contributor in the NL.
4. Calen Addison, D - Another gifted WHL blueliner, Addison doesn’t have the well-rounded game of Smith nor the dynamic playmaking skill, but should slot as a 4 to 6 Dman and PP asset.
5. Karl Henriksson, C - He’s a long ways off but the young Swede is opening eyes as an 18 year-old playing against men in his home country’s non-elite (2nd tier) division.
6. Samuel Fagemo, RW - Fagemo is playing in the top tier in Sweden as a 19 year-old and holding his own. At nearly 200 lbs he could make the jump to North America in the next year or two.
7. Oskari Laaksonen, D - A 20 year-old in his 3rd year in the Finish top division, he’s rounding out his game and may show up in NA next season.
8. David Farrance, D - 14 points in 9 games for Boston University has put him back on the radar as a potential offensive contributor from the blueline in the NHL.
9. Janne Kuokonnen, LW - 3rd year AHLer should be a good middle 6 winger, but is unlikely to hit the top 6 ceiling expected when he was drafted.
10. Dustin Wolf, G - Dropped in the draft due to size concerns but he continues to stop pucks in the WHL.
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