Role
Lawson Crouse is a 6-foot-4, 214-pound left wing who plays a physical, middle-six game. He is the Mammoth associate captain, a title The Hockey Writers described as one only he holds in the NHL. Through seven games he has 1 goal (a game-winner) and 1 assist, a plus-2 rating, and 12 shots. He plays about 14:54 a night.
Outlook
After a 12-goal season in 2024-25, when his ice time dropped, Crouse got to 24 goals and 44 points in 2025-26, with a plus-20 rating. His 24 goals matched his 2022-23 total. He was drafted 11th overall in 2015.
Our take: he gets 20 again if the minutes stay put.