We can point to all of the exceptions, but guys that score to the degree Cristall does, and as long as he has, hit more times than they don't. Yes, Wellwood led the OHL in (raw) scoring in his draft year. He also had two linemates score at about the same pace including one future NHLer. Cristall has always been the clear driver of his team's offense. Wellwood had a hand in 43% of his team's goal that year. A very good rate. Cristall was at 57% involvement in his draft year which was one of the highest marks ever in the modern era of Junior hockey.
Does scoring translate 1:1? Of course not, but guys that score to the level of Cristall do so because they have a tremendous feel for the game - space, passing lanes, ability to play off teammates, deception.... Even if their preferred plan of attack is neutralized, they tend to problem solve and adapt.
Kyle Wellwood is a bit before my time, but I seem to recall based on second hand comments that his issues were less about ability and more commitment, fitness etc. And that was more than two decades ago. Game has changed a lot. Perhaps he has more success in this era.
