Blackhawks Player Grades: Louis Crevier

The 2020 seventh-round pick quietly developed into a nice player, taking a noticeable step forward in 2024-25. Having received his first NHL action during the 2023-24 season, Crevier set career highs in games played, points, and time on ice in 2024-25. Although he only tallied four points and 32 games, his three goals were a pleasant surprise and his 17:17 of ice time was a two-minute improvement from his first taste of action. 

Crevier was never super noticeable, but simply did his job. As a defenseman, the less they are noticed, the better. Sometimes guys can play sound defense and simply blend in with the flow of the game. It is certainly better than getting torched and being on the wrong end of a highlight. 

Crevier's season was not linear, as he shuttled between Rockford and Chicago. But, he did a nice job once called upon and respectably played his position. Entering the summer, Crevier is in need of another new contract after signing a one-year deal before the season. 

Player Grades

Steve Kwiatkowski's Grade: C+

Louis Crevier made steps in his development this season. I thought he could be a useful trade chip by the deadline (young, massive defenseman who can skate), but he's still here. His positioning in the defensive zone can be questionable, but I thought that has been improving.

Tony Marchese's Grade: B

Big Lou certainly took some steps in the right direction this year and provided some much needed defensive depth in the process. Only appearing in 32 games, Crevier was able to tally three goals while looking much more comfortable at the NHL level than he did last year. For what is expected of him, this was a solid season.

Ron Luce's Grade: B-

As a defenseman, the less a fan can whine about you on the ice, the better. Silence can be golden on the blue line and that was the case for Crevier. He was stable, and filled his role beautifully. Because of a crowded blue line with young stars, I don't expect him to be more than a sixth or seventh defenseman in Chicago, but sometimes having a guy who plays that role well, brings a tiny bit of offense, and brings size and physicality is a nice thing to have.

What's On Tap Next?

In need of a new deal, Crevier could very easily be kept around as a depth defenseman or move on to a new situation. Based on 2024-25 and the Phillips trade, it should be an easy decision to keep him around as a depth player. 

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