What happened: He paired a goal and an assist with a fight in the same game. He added a shootout conversion and stayed in the physical mix with hits and a scuffle.
Why it matters: Showcase outings shape early depth conversations entering camp. Scoring touch plus a willingness to engage keeps a player in that mix.
By the numbers: Predators went 2-0 in the showcase with a 7-2 goal edge.
What to watch: Watch whether that edge carries into the preseason slate.