# Sam Honzek’s Injury Struggle and Hope | Calgary Flames News

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Podcast: [Calgary Flames News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-flames-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7528853)
Published: 2026-09-02T01:07:41+00:00
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Sam Honzek’s NHL dreams are on the brink of reality — but not without a brutal battle against injury. The Slovakian prospect, loaded with size, skill, and smarts, has been sidelined by a string of freak accidents — skate cuts, abdominal woes, even a facial collision — since joining the WHL. Last season saw him briefly shine with Calgary’s big club before a teammate’s hit cut his campaign short. Now, the Flames are pinning hopes on a clean, healthy 2026-27 season — mirroring Mikael Backlund’s early path. If Honzek stays injury-free, he could become a cornerstone for Calgary’s young core. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/417f1426a8ac1f9f

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