The Washington Capitals have assigned 2023 second-round pick
Andrew Cristall to the AHLās Hershey Bears, following the end of his WHL season. This kicks off the pro career of one of 2023ās most divisive prospects ā with Cristallās 280 points in 191 career WHL games clearly showing his scoring ability, but skeptics pointing out his lack of explosivity and off-puck fundamentals. He recorded 111 points in 62 games this season alone, the most of any Kelowna Rocket since 1996, and will now hope to translate his flashy style into a tougher scene.