The NHL preseason is full of ripe competition. The battle for roster spots comprises many factors,,,, including player status, talent, hard work, and, obviously, performance. Every year, teams have players fighting for their chance to show what they can do at the highest level, and the Nashville Predators are no different.
Philip Tomasino was sent down to the AHL as the final roster cut before the 2022-23 season gets underway for the Predators on Thursday at home against the Dallas Stars. The young and talented forward was waiver-exempt, which could have played a factor in the final decision, but to many, it is a bit confusing.