Prospect Info: Samuel Honzek (LW/C) Vancouver Giants (Drafted 16th overall 2023)

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Samuel Honzek at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Samuel Honzek, 2004-11-12 Trencin, SVK Slovakia. Most recently in the WHL with Vancouver Giants. Complete player biography and stats.

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[TheHudlinator]

Really good two way player, I question his offensive ability reminds me a lot of Backlund at the same age

 

[JPeeper]

Let's see how he turns out, wishing for the best. He's probably a good ways until we see him at the NHL level, looked pretty thin on stage.

 

[super6646]

Seems like a high floor low ceiling pick... not sure I'm the biggest fan ngl. But then again I wasn't a fan of the Pelletier pick and he has turned out pretty good.

 

[Dack]

I was kind of hoping for Musty but Mitchell Brown watches a ton of hockey and if he thinks Honzek has high upside Im willing to believe him.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

NHL Draft notebook: Samuel Honzek crushes physical testing, who is Daniil But?

Vancouver Giants winger finishes in top four of 10 physical events, wins gruelling Wingate.

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Calgary Flames select Samuel Honzek at 16th overall in 2023 NHL Draft

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C Samuel Honzek - Vancouver Giants, WHL (2023, 16th, CGY)

Born in November 2004, young center Samuel Honzek scored 2 goals in his second game this season in SVK top league. First 5 games played already in 2020/2021 season.

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[GAMO1992]

Seems like a typical Flames pick lol 'safe' pick. I think he'll be a fine middle 6'er, but man there was some gamers chilling and we went #TypicalFlames


at least we didn't trade down? XD

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I was kind of hoping for Musty but Mitchell Brown watches a ton of hockey and if he thinks Honzek has high upside Im willing to believe him.

I assume the top 3 are:

Bedard, Benson, and Cristall?

 

[Some Other Flame]

Gonna be the best player from the draft in 10 years . . .

 

[Bounces R Way]

Would rather have had Musty, Barlow, or Yager but I don't mind Honzek either. Really moves well for his size and decent IQ from what I've watched of him. Might be two or three years out but I think he'll play.

Admit my mind immediately went to Slovakian Jankowski. That could just be the trauma tho.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Would rather have had Musty, Barlow, or Yager but I don't mind Honzek either. Really moves well for his size and decent IQ from what I've watched of him. Might be two or three years out but I think he'll play.

Admit my mind immediately went to Slovakian Jankowski. That could just be the trauma tho.

He doesn't deserve that comparison at all he isn't a reach but he does have a lower ceiling then other guys that were available

 

[Tofveve]

Welcome aboard

Me so Honzy!

 

[Rubi]

Prospect of Interest: Why Samuel Honzek has potential to be a steal in Round 1

Samuel Honzek up and left his native Slovakia this season to try and further his NHL prospects with Vancouver in the WHL. Now, he could wind up being a steal, even as a first-round pick.

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Jason Bukala's scouting report: A big, strong forward who gives opponents all they can handle in the offensive zone below the goal line, coming off the boards, going to the net, and setting up around the crease looking for tips and screens. Real good puck touch.

Equal parts goal scorer and playmaker. Sound hockey IQ. Understands how to play responsibly in all three zones. His skating will need to improve another 10 per cent for the NHL game.

 

[Fig]

I was kind of hoping for Musty but Mitchell Brown watches a ton of hockey and if he thinks Honzek has high upside Im willing to believe him.

I'm confused. Most posters are saying high floor low ceiling so a safe pick. But isn't that tweet hinting at boom or bust?

 

[Ace Rimmer]

He doesn't deserve that comparison at all he isn't a reach but he does have a lower ceiling then other guys that were available

Higher floor though. Great hands too.

 

[Kranix]

I'm confused. Most posters are saying high floor low ceiling so a safe pick. But isn't that tweet hinting at boom or bust?

Nobody really knows anything.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I'm confused. Most posters are saying high floor low ceiling so a safe pick. But isn't that tweet hinting at boom or bust?

I think they're saying there is a possibility his ceiling is potentially higher than advertised.

 

[HighLifeMan]

You guys are sleeping on his upside. He had a better point a game average than Cozens did in his draft year despite playing on an offensively inept Giants team. They were 2nd last in the WHL in goals for.

He’s also not producing due to his size/strength, but because of his skillset.

 

[Fig]

What the heck? I finally watched the clip in @Dack post and the first thing I noticed is that his skating and stride is reminiscent of Chucky. Even where he glides to in front and behind the net reminds me of Chucky.

I don't see the Backlund in his game but it's a small sample size clip. But a Backlund lite or Chucky lite and this is a homerun pick at this spot.

Edit: Nvm, the latter half of the clip has some stuff that looks like Backlund and shows a faster skating stride. I kinda see it now.

Lots of his skillet reminds me of different facets of the 3M line in different plays, which isn't bad at all.

 

[Kranix]

Hopefully he's Marian Hossa

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

What the heck? I finally watched the clip in @Dack post and the first thing I noticed is that his skating and stride is reminiscent of Chucky. Even where he glides to in front and behind the net reminds me of Chucky.

I don't see the Backlund in his game but it's a small sample size clip. But a Backlund lite or Chucky lite and this is a homerun pick at this spot.

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Zary-Unger Sorum-Ruzicka

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would be an awesome top 9/top 4 in a few years.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

His play style reminds me of Mikko Rantanen. Hopefully he's at least 75% that good.

 

[Double Dion]

I'm laughing pretty hard at some of these comparisons. He's nothing like Backlund, nothing like Rantanen. He's most like a more consistent Ruzicka. Lots of tools, but not hard enough on the puck. He will play, but most likely a middle 6 role.

There were half a dozen players I liked better in this spot. Oliver Moore is a lock to be a top 6 C. He might be better than Will Smith right now. ASP I haven't seen, but most had him around #10. I've seen tons of Cristall. He's vastly better than Honzek right now, although Honzek has more pace and size.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Next Blake Wheeler

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Next Blake Wheeler

Without the locker room cancer right?