Honzek Skates Again, Flames Rebuild Gains Momentum

0:00On March 29th, Samuel Hanzek hit the ice with the Calgary Flames on Friday, his first practice since that upper body injury back on November 15th. That needed surgery. The young forward's been out for months, but seeing him skate again is a big deal for the team. He started the season hot, notching two goals and two assists over 18 games while playing solid defense alongside Mikel Backlin. That's the same guy he collided with, leading to the injury that sidelined him. Hanzeks and the Flames front office are buzzing about this step forward. As six foot four and 186 pounds, the 16th overall pick from the 2023 draft out of Trenchen Slovakia, Hanzek anchors their rising young core as they build their future. No firm timeline yet for his game return, but coaches see this practice as real progress in his rehab. Meanwhile, the Flames keep grinding through the schedule. Keep an eye on Hanzek. He's got that potential to light it up once he's cleared, helping Calgary push ahead in this rebuild.

1:00This has been Calgary Flames News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.