Medical intervention repairs damage done upon freak collision with one of his own teammates

Sam Honzek, the best breakout story for the Calgary Flames this fall, is likely finished for the season.

Flames coach Ryan Huska revealed after Friday’s practice at the Saddledome that Honzek had surgery this week to repair the damage done upon a freak collision with one of his own teammates .

The 21-year-old left-winger will be on the shelf for “up to six months” as he recovers. Barring a miracle turnaround by the last-place Flames, that means his 2025-26 campaign is done.

It also means Honzek will miss out on an opportunity to represent Slovakia at the 2026 Olympics. He would have been a shoo-in for a roster spot.

“Everything went well (with surgery) and we’re expecting a full recovery,”

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