In three previous NHL training camps, Josh Morrissey wasn't quite ready for prime time.
That description doesn't seem to fit anymore. The 21-year-old defenceman, a 13th overall pick in the 2013 draft, is in the thick of a battle for regular work with the Winnipeg Jets and he wouldn't want it any other way.
"With two games left you want to show your stuff," said Morrissey, who was expected to be paired with all-star defenceman Dustin Byfuglien in Thursday night's second-last pre-season tilt in Edmonton against the Oilers.
"You want to continue to do what you have been doing.