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Sustains injury Wednesday Honzek (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after exiting Wednesday's preseason game versus the Oilers, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Honzek didn't play after the first period of the 7-2 loss. The 18-year-old winger was selected 16th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He is expected to play with WHL Vancouver this season, though he'll need to shake off this injury before he can take the ice again.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Giants still waiting to hear Calgary Flames' plans for Samuel Honzek The 18-year-old forward remains with the Flames for final preseason games, but he'll be reassigned back to the Giants if he can't stick.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Vancouver Giants: Playing in the middle could be front and centre for Samuel Honzek His efforts at left wing got him picked by the Calgary Flames but coach Manny Viveiros likes the idea of moving him to centre.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Agrees to entry-level contract Honzek inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Calgary on Wednesday.

Impact Honzek recorded 23 goals and 56 points in 43 WHL outings with Vancouver in 2022-23. He was selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old might not be part of the Flames' squad next season, but he's got a strong two-way game and doesn't seem far off from being NHL-ready.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE