Season Statistics
| GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
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| 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — |
Player Analysis
AI-generated · May 25, 2026Samuel Honzek: 2025-2026 Prospect Spotlight
Samuel Honzek, LW – Calgary Flames Prospect Watch
Performance
Honzek's last five games paint a familiar picture for a young winger still finding his footing at the NHL level: one bright spot — a goal and a plus-two rating in 15:18 against San Jose on November 13 — surrounded by quieter outings with limited ice time. His TOI has been inconsistent, ranging from just over seven minutes against Winnipeg to a more meaningful 15-plus in the San Jose game, suggesting Calgary is managing his deployment carefully rather than committing to a defined role. Across 18 games this season, he has four points and a modest plus/minus, which is modest production but represents real progress over his five-game, pointless cameo in 2024-25.
What People Are Saying
McKeen's Hockey recently ranked Honzek among the Calgary Flames' top 15 prospects in their 2026 organization overview, reinforcing that the professional scouting community still views him as one of the better bets in the system despite his slow accumulation of offense at the NHL level. On the international stage, Flames Nation and Slovak outlet Šport24.sk both noted a difficult World Championships debut, with the Slovak source describing it bluntly as a "bitter premiere" — a reminder that development is rarely linear, even for well-regarded prospects.
Outlook
Honzek's foothold on the NHL roster is real but fragile; his value hinges on whether Calgary gives him consistent top-nine minutes to actually build on the flashes he has shown. For fantasy players and dynasty-league managers, his dynasty stock holds moderate upside at a low buzz score of 21 — not a buy-high candidate, but worth monitoring closely.
**Watch for:** Whether Honzek's ice time stabilizes above the 13-minute mark over the next two weeks — consistent deployment would signal the Flames are ready to invest in him.
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