If Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis plans to acquaint himself with potential options for the 5th overall pick at an amusement park, the 'Canes will be picking Lawson Crouse come June 26.
Petite phenom Mitchell Marner, whose pros and cons I analyzed last week, may not meet the minimum weight requirement for a few rides. The big, bruising, powerful Crouse definitely will not have that same problem.
Crouse—a hulking presence as a 6'4", 212-pound 18-year-old—is ranked as a conclusive top-10 selection in the upcoming 2015 NHL draft by most every source.