You guys do realize that Horak was buried by Hartley last year? He started more in the defensive zone than any other center on the Flames and his underlying possession metrics were quite good regardless.
He is more of a lock to make the team than any current kid under 21 (ps. He's only 22 and trending on a very similar path to Backlund).
His low point totals are based on extremely tough zone starts and quality of competition coupled with a low team on ice shooting percentage.
Counting him out is ridiculous.
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