Honzek’s NHL Breakout Potential | Calgary Flames News

Sam Honzek, the towering Slovakian winger drafted 16th by Calgary in 2023, is emerging as a key piece for the Flames’ middle six—bringing rare size, speed, and play-driving ability. Despite injury setbacks that’ve limited his NHL debut and WHL career, he flashed elite two-way potential last season, scoring his first goal and dominating possession metrics during his brief October-November run. With Blake Coleman gone and Mikael Backlund returning to center ice, Honzek’s path to a bigger role is clear—and if he stays healthy, he could become a reliable secondary scorer and shutdown defender, proving he’s more than just a project.

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