Position: LW
Birthdate: 06/03/1997 (18)
Acquired: 1st round selection (11th overall selection), 2015 NHL Entry Draft
2014-15 Team/League: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Stats:
Nationality: Canadian
Size: 6'4", 215 pounds
Contract Status: $925,000 AAV (becomes RFA at the end of the 2017-2018 season, unless he is sent back to juniors; then his contract "slides" for another season)
As the team's most recent first round draft pick, there are high expectations for Lawson Crouse's future in South Florida, and it's a future that could possibly even start in the 2015-2016 season.