He is ranked above Zac Rinaldo but behind Nicolas Roy the rest of the week. Can control things in the crease area, and has a big time heavy shot and release. The tables below show projected stats (totals and averages) for the rest of the season and upcoming weeks. 3-keys: sports/nhl/players, power SportsLine's Computer Picks and Fantasy Data. Our projected per game average is virtually the same. section: | slug: | sport: hockey | route: player_page |

Height 6.04 — Weight 212 [194 cm/96 kg]. Your email address will not be published. While other scouts have Crouse slightly higher than I do, and while I like him enough to have him just outside the top 10, and he’s a very complete player, I’m just not convinced about his high end offensive upside right now.
Lawson Crouse was part of Team Canada’s Ivan Hlinka winning squad this summer leading the team with 6 goals in 5 games. He can use some work on making touch passes to set up teammates, and on his vision and creativity. Drafted in 2015 NHL Draft: 1st Round, 11th Overall Pick by Florida, A big man with an excellent size/skating package. DFS optimal lineups by top experts like Mike McClure visit SportsLine's new Daily Fantasy Hub. He has a powerful skating stride, but could work on his first step and acceleration. 2nd Rnd ('18), Arizona to Florida: 3rd Rnd ('17). Check back tomorrow for the number 12 player on our draft board. Crouse can make the smart pass in the cycle game to an open man along the boards to keep the play going, but he isnt much of a playmaker. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2015 NHL Draft. He has followed that up by making Canada’s 2015 World Junior Team and playing an important defensive role on the fourth line and penalty kill. —Bill Placzek—, You must login or register to add a Scouting Reports, You must login or register to add a Player Comparisons, You must login or register to add a Video, Arizona to Florida: He also had two goals and an assist in their opening round four game loss to the North Bay Battalion in the OHL Playoffs. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! He loves to get in the forecheck, and finishes his hits along the boards. Your email address will not be published. He’s also showed that he’s not afraid to drop his gloves to defend a teammate. Don’t get me wrong, I think he can be a top 6 forward at the next level, there are just some questions about whether or not Crouse has enough offensive potential to be a true first line player. Traded to Arizona by Florida with Dave Bolland for Arizona's 3rd round pick (Max Glidon) in 2017 NHL Draft and … At his best Crouse’s game resembles an Andrew Ladd, however this is a stylistic comparison and not a talent one. He anticipates the play well, and can use his long stick to break up passes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Crouse put up 29 goals and 51 points in 56 games for the Frontenacs this season. He makes the smart play to get the puck out at the line. He had 1 assist in his brief stint with the Stars and scored 22 … Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Lawson Crouse is ranked No.
Gets in quickly and handles the forecheck and control the play along the boards. He could stand to shoot the puck more though. Lawson Crouse was part of Team Canada’s Ivan Hlinka winning squad this summer leading the team with 6 goals in 5 games. Check out this scouting report on Crouse ... Lawson Crouse is the type of player that every coach wants on his team because you can throw him out … At 6’4″ and 212 pounds Crouse is a budding power forward. Corey Pronman explains why Lawson Crouse is such a divisive prospect -- and why he should be drafted in the top 10 this summer. Lawson Crouse is projected for 0.93 fantasy points in one game the rest of the week which projects to being the #116 ranked left wing. Crouse will be suspended for the first eight games of next season (whenever he is returned from OHL camp).

Born Jun 23 1997 — Mt. But for contest winning DFS optimal lineups by top experts like Mike McClure visit SportsLine's new Daily Fantasy Hub. Required fields are marked *. They Could Have Been One of Football’s Greatest: Frank Worthington, 2016 Could Be an MVP Season for Eli Manning. His 13 projected fantasy points puts him at #71 behind Lukas Vejdemo and ahead of Alexander Nylander. Brydges, ONT

Crouse’s could improve on his agility going forward, to be able to avoid defenders instead of always trying to skate through them. Is strong on the puck, and gets through contact, and can drive the net. Player profile for Lawson Crouse (LW). Coyotes' Lawson Crouse: Tips in game-winning goal. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. site: sports | arena: nhl | pageType: players | Lawson Crouse is expected to come up slightly short of this season-to-date's #69 fantasy position rank. His rank based on avg proj (#74) is worse than his rank based on total fantasy points. NOTES & TRANSACTIONS. See what DraftSite and fans have to say about Crouse. He is very good in protecting the puck in the cycle and in winning battles along the boards. Overall Crouse’s defensive game is very advanced for a 17-year-old. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Last Word On Sports is your new headquarters for everything “Draft”! He has followed that up by making Canada’s 2015 World Junior Team and playing an important defensive role on the fourth line and penalty kill. He is projected for 5.39 fantasy points. Crouse put up 29 goals and 51 points in 56 games for the Frontenacs this season. Lawson Crouse has the soft hands to finish in close and can tip in shots, or bang in goals from the front of the net. Also included are actual stats from the current and last season. He also has a good wrist shot with a decent release. It is more likely that he becomes a very good second line player. Learn how your comment data is processed. Some say that Crouse has the potential to be a top line winger, and he could get there, but will need real improvements in his offensive game.

He is projected to average 1.17 fantasy points. Week 25 will be better based on projected rank (#37). Submit your own scouting profile & videos.

Below are some videos of Crouse in action. Very high hockey IQ, and anticipates the play well. 2012-13: Lawson Crouse played five junior A games with the St. Thomas Stars of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League and skated for the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs in the Alliance minor midget hockey league in Ontario. You can expect Lawson Crouse to be a good bench player who will start in certain weeks the rest of the season.

Even if the offense doesn’t improve, Crouse has the size and defensive game to be a third liner, and so is a very safe pick. That good power allows him to fight through checks and get to the net. This is projected to be a below average game with fewer fantasy points than he is projected to average per game the rest of the season. 5 on Central Scouting's final draft list, but here's why he's a risky pick who should fall in the draft. For a Complete Listing of all our 2015 Draft Articles Click here. He plays a physical game in the defensive end of the ice, and backchecks well supporting the defense down low. Lawson Crouse cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status Left Wing — shoots Left Adding some more variety to his game would go a long way towards making him a more dynamic offensive threat. Lawson Crouse - #67 - Left Wing - Arizona Coyotes - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Lawson Crouse from CBSSports.com. Lawson Crouse is also an excellent penalty killer, and has excellent defensive instincts.