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Originally Posted by sworkhard
Horak is an interesting case. If he can't find a way to increase his weight to 200 - 210 lbs, he's going to have trouble sticking. He has the defensive awareness to play a 3rd line shutdown role, but not the size and strength needed. He's listed as 6' so he should be able to reach 200lbs with proper nutrition.
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I thought Horak looked significantly stronger last season than his rookie year. I don't really see size/strength as a huge issue for him at all. In fact I thought he was harder on the puck than a lot of our forwards last year. He has the skill to potentially be a 2nd liner but a 3rd liner is probably what he'd shake out as on a strong team.
I'd be shocked if Horak didn't make the team at centre or wing this fall. He's a favourite of mine, very smart.