[News] With the 16th selection, the Flames select LW Samuel Honzek

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Steinberg says the Flames have Rantanen as a comparable for Honzek

Rantanen is one of the biggest draft steals in recent memory. But it's the Flames, so I don't like the odds of this panning out that well.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Sandman

This is an excellent pick guys. Huge guy who can skate, very skilled.

Yup. And when Flames fans actually get a look at him, they are going to love him.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

IMO Tod Button's job is on the line with this pick. He's being trusted here.

Whys that?

This by all appearances was Conroys pick in the end.

[FlamingHomer]

Sandman approves so then I do too.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Good pick.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

We are loaded at LW - Huberdeau, Mangiapane, Pelletier, Honzek.

I think Honzek plays some C as well.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Ughhhh another "character" pick according to this 960 interview

B ####ing P A >>> character

But we'll see. Hoping for the best..

[Manhattanboy]

Any chance he makes the team next year?

[Yeah_Baby]

Sorry site just finally loaded. Am I happy or mad?

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

If Sandman says it's a good pick, it's a good pick

Originally Posted by FlamingHomer

Sandman approves so then I do too.

Thanks boys!

[activeStick]

I don't follow prospects, but I hate this pick intensely

[1qqaaz]

Honzek had one of the worst NHLe scores out of all forwards projected to go in the first round.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Ughhhh another "character" pick according to this 960 interview

B ####ing P A >>> character

But we'll see. Hoping for the best..

What if he is both?

[Naitix]

Just watched a video on him, I like him, happy with the pick now. He’s big and he’s fast with good edges, has great puck control and pretty good hands, decently good shot. Needs to work on his compete at times and defensive play, skill is all there. He just came over to NA so it makes sense to lack in some areas but he’s go the tools. You need big Center

[chedder]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Almost like we should've taken the center who was ranked top ten on multiple scouting lists..

I haven't been paying much attention. Which player would this be?

[Mindtravellee]

I wonder if Iginla has watched a bunch (with his kids in the WHL) and come with his recommendation

[Lanny_McDonald]

I mentioned this earlier today when reviewing a couple of the mock drafts. Honzek reminds me a lot of Monahan from the video I've seen. Nice hands and a good finisher. Not a great skater but manages to find the scoring areas to clean up the garbage. Can make some soft passes but not a great puck handler. More of a north-south player. I think Honzek would have been a great Sutter player. He'll have to work on his skating to get to the NHL IMO. Not happy that we've drafted yet another LW.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Nelson

Seemed like there were some really incredible talents available.

And we got one

[Yeah_Baby]

Oh I see I can pick both.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

How do you not pick Moore? honestly.

Detroit also did not pick Moore. Neither did Winnipeg...

It's likely that there's an issue with the player that we aren't privy to, but all the GM's know.



I like the frame and the skills of the guy we took. I think that he needs to build mass on that frame in order to be more effective, and he needs good coaching to teach him fundamentals that will make him an NHLer. All of that is down to development by the team, and if they do it well, he should be a very intimidating power/skill forward.

I think it's a bit of a risky pick, but it could have a massive payoff if developed properly.

I don't mind going for it when guys have skills like this. You aren't picking top 10, so you're always going to have a flaw or two to work on.