The Nashville Predators moved 2019 first round draft pick Philip Tomasino to the Taxi Squad yesterday along with defenseman Ben Harpur and Michael McCarron. The players joined goaltender Connor Ingram and forwards Eeli Tolvanen and Mathieu Olivier. While it’s certainly exciting that Tomasino has joined the team and will be traveling with them, it may not be wise to expect to see him on the starting lineup in a regular capacity. Here’s why:
During media availability yesterday, Predators General Manager David Poile gave some clarity on how the organization envisioned using the Taxi Squad this season.