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The Coyotes are keeping Crouse, too

2015 NHL Draft - Top Prospects Media Availability

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - JUNE 25: Lawson Crouse attends the Top Prospects Media Opportunity at the Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort on June 25, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Lawson Crouse has been told he’ll be staying with the Arizona Coyotes. He’ll play his 10th game tonight in Winnipeg, according to Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports.

The 19-year-old winger will be the second teenager that the Coyotes have decided to keep past the nine-game mark, thus triggering their entry-level contracts. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun was the other; the big 18-year-old has already played 11 games.

It remains to be seen about 19-year-old forward Dylan Strome. He’s only played six games, and unlike Crouse and Chychrun, still has some filling out to do.

As for Crouse, he only has one goal in eight games, but his ice time has been steadily increasing. He’s up to 10:41 per game, and he’s tied with Shane Doan with 21 hits.

If the Coyotes’ decision on Crouse is a disappointment for anyone, it’s the OHL teams who were reportedly willing to acquire him from the struggling Kingston Frontenacs.

Related: Crouse say’s he’s “mentally and physically ready” for NHL