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Originally Posted by Bingo
So the bloom is off the recent first round pick that quickly?!  |
The bloom on the recent 1st round pick has always been being a middle six player. The vast majority of the information leading up to the draft that made projections had him as a top six/second line player. Top line player was rarely mentioned. Only after the selection and the hype cycle kicked into full gear was he blown up to be a potential first line forward.
https://thehockeywriters.com/samuel-...spect-profile/
Honzek is listed as a center but is more likely to become a
top-six winger.
https://dobberprospects.com/player/samuel-honzek/
Needs to solidify his play away from the puck but has potential as a
middle-six winger at the NHL level.
https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/...samuel-honzek/
Meanwhile, if he learns how to use his size better in terms of being more physical, and continues building his smart possession-based offence and effective defence, he projects well as a
third-line forward in the future.
https://thewincolumn.ca/2023/06/04/s...draft-profile/
Samuel Honzek is a solid prospect who should play NHL games in at least a
middle-six role.
https://playnhl.online/2023/03/09/sa...spect-profile/
Honzek is indexed as a middle however is much more likely to turn out to be a
top-six winger.