Player's Profile
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- Name: Danny Kristo
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 172 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-06-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Acquired: 2nd round (56th overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Danny Kristo
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Playing for Eden Prairie High School, Kristo recorded 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) in just 27 games.
2006-07: Kristo was one of the top players for the US U-17 team, finishing amongst the team leaders in points (28), goals (12), and assists (16) in 59 games played.
2007-08: Kristo has been a force for the U-18 team. In 55 games played, Kristo finished in the top 5 on the team in points (38), second on the team in goals (21), and second on the team in game winning goals (5) to go along with his 17 assists. Kristo also excelled in international play with the U-18 team. He helped team USA walk away with a first place finish at the 2008 U-18 Five Nations tournament by compiling four points on four games (two goals, two assists). He also turned in a strong performance at the 2008 IIHF World U-18 Championships Kristo helped Team USA win the bronze by finishing in the top five on the team in points with six (three goals, three assists).
Talent Analysis
Kristo is slightly undersized, but he has good speed and plays a smart game on the ice.
Future
Kristo remains a long-term prospect for the club. However, the Canadiens brass is very high on his talent and grit -- with the only thing holding him back a little being his size. Kristo's got the offensive makeup to flourish at the pro ranks, but like many players with his limited elite-level experience, he needs to refine his defensive game.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 18th 2009
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