F Sasha Pastujov- San Diego Gulls, AHL (2021, 66th, ANA)

[Rabid Ranger]

And it's a very weak forward group

I wouldn't say it's weak. A lot of talent although it may skew young. Again, the reality is Pastujov skates in mud. USA Hockey for quite sometime now has favored taking good/great skaters. That's part of the team identity. This ends up getting framed a NCAA vs. CHL issue but dig deeper.

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Sean Garrity]

Has his skating improved?

 

[Hockeyville USA]

23 points in 46 games in the A as a rookie. Not bad

 

[WhatTheDuck]

23 points in 46 games in the A as a rookie. Not bad

13 points in his last 19 games to wrap up the season.

 

[MMC]

 

[WhatTheDuck]