Looking at the way Horvat was used by the coaching staff towards the end of preseason, I was 100% convinced (still am) that he was being groomed for the 4C spot to start the season. He wasn't being moved around the lineup at all to "see what he could do" like teams do with other prospects, he played whole games strictly as a 4C with other 4th liners like Sestito etc. He did well too, especially on the defensive zone draws.