Andrew Cristall can be proud of his report card.
The 麻豆精选 Rockets forward has been upgraded from a 鈥楤鈥� rating to an 鈥楢鈥� by NHL Central Scouting in their latest report, indicating that he is predicted to go in the first round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
He is one of ten players from WHL squads to earn the top grade, led by the Regina Pats鈥� Connor Bedard, who is heavily favoured to be the first overall pick.
As for Cristall, he leads the Rockets in scoring with 15 goals and 20 assists, good for third in the league.
He has been on a tear for the last eight games, notching 22 points.
NHL Central Scouting鈥檚 John Williams told NHL.com that Cristall has been an 鈥渙ffensive catalyst鈥� for the 麻豆精选 squad this year.
鈥淗e鈥檚 very gifted offensively, good on the power play, has great vision and knows how to score.鈥�
The Rockets (8-8-1) are back in town at Prospera Place on Nov. 26 to host the Moose Jaw Warriors (13-8-0)
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