Originally Posted by UKflames

He was one of the key pieces in the Erixon trade but that doesn't mean that he has been given an easier ride than any of the other players coming into camp. So far he has totally earned his spot on the opening night roster, jumping ahead of Byron, who a lot of people thought had a shot at stating the year with the big club.

The injury to Morrison has obviously helped his cause but he has earned the right to stay receiving regular praise for his play in pre season games. Whether he will stick around once Morrison is healthy will depend on how he and the other C perform in the first few games. Feaster is on record as saying that those players that perform the best will be given the opportunity to play, which in this case he seems true to his word.

I'm reading that at the moment he is expected to start as the #3C alongside Bourque and Moss.

Originally Posted by Excelsior

Here's an excellent read on Horak including quotes from Sutter ( who incidentally has been quoted as saying he loves Horak which will go a long way in deciding his future )-

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Youngst...#ixzz1ZkpUJJgr

Personally I think he's the real deal but temper expectations till you see how the lineup shakes out once Morrisson returns.