Mason Shaw has high hopes. Not for a living, but for this coming season.
Shaw perfectly fits the stereotype of an undersized, hard-working player who impresses his coaches and outperforms expectations. After missing a chunk of time in the 2019-20 season with a knee injury, he bounced back for a productive season last year with the Iowa Wild. With 22 points in 30 games with Iowa, he’s showing he deserves at least a shot at some NHL time next year.
Age: 22
Weight: 179 pounds
His competitiveness and willingness to “play above his weight” obviously endeared him to his teammates, earning an alternate captaincy with Iowa last year.