iscussing a couple more trades and Georgetown’s 2025 CCHL Entry Draft selections.
(05/31/25) CAP trades WIS 2nd-26 to GEO for Will Zellers-p & GEO 6th-25
The Millers picked up a 2026 2nd for Zellers, originally acquired from Fergus for Yanni Gourde. However the pick did not remain Georgetown property for very long, as…
(06/04/25) CHP trades J. Huberdeau & J. Oleksiak to GEO for S. Gostisbehere, Matt Rempe-p, Vladislav Kolyachonok-p, Mikael Pyythia-p, Jack Thompson-p, GEO 1st-26 & WIS 2nd-26
GEO’s revamping of their scoring lines and defense by raiding Chippewa’s roster continues with the acquisitions of Huberdeu and Oleksiak. The Millers went against their usual philosophy of dealing 1st round picks for pending UFAs but found the opportunity cost acceptable given what both players bring.
Huberdeau enjoyed a renaissance season and could slot in at the wing on either scoring line and will vie for time on a now-stacked power play unit. Huberdeau is UFA at season’s end and is vying with Shea Theodore and Jake Walman as the club’s designated re-sign.
Oleksiak replaces a little of what was lost when Mario Ferraro was dealt in the McCann trade with Chippewa, adding back some physicality to the team’s blue line. It’s possible he passes UFA signing Jalen Chatfield for a spot in the top 6 and on the penalty kill. He has another year left on his contract after the 25-26 season.
CCHL Entry Draft
- Blake Fiddler, D (18th overall). Georgetown was hoping to add a potential top 4 Dman with their initial pick and landed the Edmonton Oil King with the first of their 2 first round picks. Fiddler is not lauded for his offensive acumen; although he can make a decent first pass and even skate the puck out as needed, his calling card is on the defensive side of things. He skates very well for his size, has a long reach (he is 6’4’) and is disciplined in his play. Improvement in his decision making is the key to reaching his ceiling as a top 4 stopper. Fiddler’s comparables range from Brett Pesce to Joel Edmundson. As a side note, Fiddler’s father Vernon played with the Millers franchise several years ago.
- Jesse Kiskanen, W (22nd overall). Originally drafted in 2023, Kiiskanen went unclaimed in the dispersal draft a couple of years ago, and following a break-out 19 year-old season in the top Finnish league, the Millers pounced on the winger with their second 1st round pick. Competing against men Kiiskinen put up 44 points in 46 games in the Liiga and added 6 goals in 7 WJC games. At 6’1, 190 he has good size and can skate well and just needs to work on his consistency. His play away from the puck is already good for his age. He profiles as a middle 6 NHL winger, with Reilly Smith cited as a comparable.
- Alexander Zharovosky, W (40th overall). For pure skill Zharovosky rates high in this class, with the Russian factor and his inconsistency knocking him down many draft lists. Zharovosky’s profile is extremely boom or bust, but if he hits he’s a top 6 winger. One comparable has been Andrei Kuzmenko, which really highlights the direction this pick could go.
- Alexei Medvedev, G (42nd overall). Regarded as one of the best North American Goaltender in this class, Medvedev has less of a track record due to being a backup on a stacked London team. He showed well in his 34 appearances and should take over as the number one this coming season. He is a long-term pick who may not sniff the NHL for 5 or 6 more years.
- William Sharpe, D (107th overall). The Canadian Dman playing for Kelowna has yet to take off offensively, but the toolbox points to more production if things come together. A very good skater with high-end end puck skills, a mid-season trade to one of the weakest WHL teams dampened his numbers. Sharpe has said he models his game after Vince Dunn, and if can become 75% of what Dunn is this would be an excellent value pick.
- Drew Shock, D (151st overall). Michigan-bound defender was regarded as the best overall Dman for a USNTDP program that had a down season. Shock is a good puck mover, solid positionally and routinely found himself on the program’s number one pairing. He is average-sized for the position but his skating and compete are on the high end. One comparable is Troy Stecher. His full name is Harold Schock IV.
- Kieren Dervin, C (173rd overall). Dervin is a 6’2 Canadian center who has committed to Penn State. A prolific prep scorer, Dervin is expected to play one year in the OHL for Kingston before heading to campus. Middle 6 center is Dervin’s best case, as he plays a 200 foot game and his big frame should serve him well even if the offense does not rise to his prep school numbers.
- Brady Peddle, D (217th overall). Peddle is a 6’3 Defender playing for Waterloo in the USHL who will matriculate to Michigan State after his USHL stint ends. The offense is unlikely to develop beyond 3rd pairing quality, but his defensive play is strongly projectable as he is a very good skater and highly disciplined for such a heavy hitter.
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