Andrew Cristall arrived at the Washington Capitals development camp with a missing front tooth, now with a removable denture. The 20-year-old forward, a 2023 second-round pick, feels confident in his appearance. He has gained recognition as a leader among fellow prospects. Regardless of his NHL roster status, Cristall plans to play with the Hershey Bears in the AHL this year. Development camp focuses on transitioning to adulthood, exemplified by a cooking class teaching players essential life skills.
Andrew Cristall, a second-round pick in 2023, arrived at his third development camp with one fewer tooth but one more year of experience, coming off an electric season in the WHL.
Cristall's roommate, 2024 first-round pick Terik Parascak, views Cristall as a leader, relying on his knowledge of the schedule and routines.
Cristall will move to the United States this year to play with the Hershey Bears, Washington's AHL affiliate, marking a significant step in his professional journey.
Part of development camp involved teaching prospects to be adults; Cristall attended a cooking class where chefs taught how to prepare pasta and steak.
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