Rockets’ reining MVP returns

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Regan’s Take: The Capitals do the right thing by sending a young prospect back to the WHL to refine his game. Realistically, the 18-year-old is still two years away from playing in the show. Cristall can again lead his team in scoring, possibly be among the top five point producers in the WHL this season, and get a taste of making or at least getting in invite to Canada’s camp for the world juniors. Plus, he takes more of a leadership role. The offensive driver of the team, Cristall will make everybody he plays with better. He is that good. Watch him now or miss him later Kelowna Rockets fans. 

It’s expected that he will be in the lineup tomorrow when the Rockets welcome the WHL’s newest team, the Wenatchee Wild, to Prospera Place on Saturday, September 30. Tickets for Saturday’s game, as well as all other Rockets games, are available at Select Your Tickets.

He played in Washington’s preseason game on Thursday night, helping the caps down the Detroit Red Wings 4-3. He logged 12:15 of ice time and picked up an assist on Rasmus Sandin’s goal.

Cristall was awarded the Rockets 2023 MVP award after posting a team-leading 95 points (39G, 56A) over 54 games, appearing on the scoresheet in 44 games and producing 28 multi-point performances. Despite missing 14 games due to injury, Cristall led the Rockets in a variety of offensive categories, including goals (39), assists (56), power play assists (24), plus/minus (+18) and game-winning goals (6).

With Cristall back, all active players on the Rockets roster have returned from NHL camps.