LAWSON CROUSE - Left Winger - 22 - $1.533MM Cap Hit - RFA in 2022-2023
LAST UPDATED 7/23/19
While Crouse has been a disappointment as a former eleventh overall pick, he seems to have finally established himself as a legitimate NHL forward. He's a prototypical power forward, owning incredible size, strength, and shooting ability. He's a hard worker, and thrives in the tough areas of the ice, digging for pucks and fighting board battles. He's an aggressive player, and has the ability to create turnovers and offensive chances at the NHL level. His speed is mediocre, though, causing him to have difficulty creating time and space for higher level offensive production. He has 20+25 upside, though, and if he can play with more consistency at the NHL level and find some linemates he has chemistry with, Crouse could break out. Just as easily, though, Crouse could fall into the same habits of inconsistency and mediocre offensive production that have plagued him since his CHL career finished, and he'll just end up a good-not-great third-line power forward. The choice is his.
While Crouse has been a disappointment as a former eleventh overall pick, he seems to have finally established himself as a legitimate NHL forward. He's a prototypical power forward, owning incredible size, strength, and shooting ability. He's a hard worker, and thrives in the tough areas of the ice, digging for pucks and fighting board battles. He's an aggressive player, and has the ability to create turnovers and offensive chances at the NHL level. His speed is mediocre, though, causing him to have difficulty creating time and space for higher level offensive production. He has 20+25 upside, though, and if he can play with more consistency at the NHL level and find some linemates he has chemistry with, Crouse could break out. Just as easily, though, Crouse could fall into the same habits of inconsistency and mediocre offensive production that have plagued him since his CHL career finished, and he'll just end up a good-not-great third-line power forward. The choice is his.
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