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Originally Posted by Sandman
Very good comparison. I don’t think Cristall is a down-in-the-dumps skater, but he has deficiencies. He still remains slippery, and has no problem carrying the puck, with good edgework and fantastic puck-protection.
Plus, if he’s this good with deficient speed, imagine how good he would be if he was above average in that regard? He would be a top 5 pick, easy!
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Yup.
His skating stride to me is 100% 18/19 year old Gaudreau. Small, and not powerful strides...but man he leaves you in the dust with his edge work and puck protection.
Watching a Cristall highlight video and it immediately reminded me of this kid.
If the Flames get a pick around 20-25 then I'd be all over a high upside pick like this one.
If Cristall is 5'11" and skates a bit better he's a top 10 pick.