CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – There isn’t much that intimidates Lawson Crouse.
An old-school, two-way forward, the Florida Panthers’ prospect is often referred to as “The Sheriff,” a nickname bestowed upon him by his junior teammates for his protective nature when patrolling the ice.
It’s a fitting moniker, given both Crouse’s stern demeanor and in-your-face attitude, but also because it perfectly encapsulates everything there is to love about his game. He plays a position that every team needs, but it’s not a role that can be simply categorized as something like an enforcer.
With a unique blend of size and skill, 6-foot-4, 212-pound Crouse has the ability to contribute equally on both offense and defense, but it all starts with his very general physical approach to the game.