The deal itself is impressive enough: the Chiefs acquired 2005-born forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, first- and third-round picks in 2025, second- and sixth-round picks in 2026, and a first-round pick in 2027.

Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall is the latest star on the move in the WHL. The Kelowna Rockets traded their leading goal scorer to the Spokane Chiefs for a massive package that includes Hayden Paupanekis,

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the team announced the trade that sent Andrew Cristall to the Spokane Chiefs for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, two first round selections in 2025 and 2027, a second round pick in 2026, a third round pick in 2025 and a 2026 sixth round selection in the WHL Prospects Draft.