Georgetown Millers Prospects Mid­Season Update

Georgetown Millers Prospects

Mid­Season Update

When the first look at the Millers prospects was published in the early part of the season, this was their top 10:



1. Ilya Samsonov
2. Ty Smith
3. Tyler Madden
4. Calen Addison
5. Karl Henriksson
6. Samuel Fagemo
7. Oskari Laaksonen
8. David Farrance
9. Janne Kuokonnen
10. Dustin Wolf

Since then Samsonov, Addison and Wolf have been traded in win­now deals that have turned
out badly as the club, even at full­strength, was languishing in the 6 spot in the Canosa
Conference. Losing huge sums of money and unable to coax any consistent winning streak, the
decision to rebuild was made a couple of weeks before Christmas when Brayden Schenn was
dealt to Victoria. Captain Roman Josi was dispatched to Dayton for a large haul of prospects
reflected in the updated list below, and other trades have followed that have restored the Millers
prospect depth.

11. Alex Newhook, C ­ The centerpiece of the Josi trade, Newhook has 12 points in 15
NCAA games as a true freshman. Outlook: 2nd line forward at minimum and special
teams ace.
12. Ty Smith, D ­ 17 points in 21 WHL games is a comedown from previous seasons, and
he has 3 points in 6 WJC games to date. Outlook: top 4 Dman and PP stalwart.
13. Rasmus Kupari, C ­ A serious knee injury in the WJC ends his season early. Was
keeping his head above water as a 19 year­old in the AHL with 6 goals in 27 games.
Outlook: Top 6 forward.

14. Owen Tippett, RW ­ 13 goals in 37 AHL games as a 20 year­old. Pure sniper still
rounding out his overall game. Outlook: 2nd line RW/PP stud.
15. Tyler Madden, C ­ 26 points in 19 NCAA games as a sophomore. Well­rounded game
and improved skating enhances chance of a top 6 role in the pros. Outlook: Elite 3rd line
C/special teams star or above average 2nd line C.
16. Martin Fehevary, D ­ 20 year­old in first AHL season has 11 points in 31 games. Isn’t
splashy and probably not a top pairing future, but has a solid all­around game Outlook:
2nd pairing Dman with 40 point upside.
17. Alexi Heponiemi, C ­ Biggest wild card in this group; skill is elite but is tiny and first AHL
season has been poor with 8 points in 30 games. Outlook: 2nd line Forward, but huge
bust risk.
18. Ian Mitchell, D ­ NCAA rearguard has 13 points in 19 games.No outstanding traits
physically or skill­wise but is intelligent and very good with the puck. Outlook: 2nd pairing
Dman.
19. Carl Grundstrom, RW ­ Injuries have hampered his progress but his game draws
comparisons to Red Wings legend Tomas Holmstrom. Outlook: 2nd line winger and PP
stud.
20. Jett Woo, D ­ In contrast to many of the Millers blueline prospects, Woo is a bruiser who
has the skill to contribute 30 points a season. Outlook: Shutdown Defender with offense.

Honorable Mentions:

Samuel Fagemo, RW ­ Swedish winger has had an amazing WJC with 11 points in 6 games.
No jaw­dropping skills but he finds ways to shoot the puck and score. Outlook: Middle 6 winger
and PP contributor.

Elvis Merzilkins, G ­ 25 year­old in first North American season. Probably not a star, but should
be an average goalie most years. Outlook: 1B/Backup Goaltender

David Farrance, D ­ 22 points, including 12 goals, in 17 NCAA games. Breathtaking skater and
if the offense translates to the pros he could be a star. Outlook: 3rd pairing Dman/PP specialist.