Sam Honzek showing evolution in his game for the Calgary Flames

With the way Honzek’s been showing out on the ice through the first week of training camp, he’s proving he belongs

Sam Honzek smiles when he’s asked.

Sam Honzek showing evolution in his game for the Calgary Flames Back to video

Not about the goal he scored against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Abbotsford.

It’s a drawn penalty that draws the smile out of the Slovak winger.

Late in the second period, Honzek went into the corner and found himself fighting for the puck against hulking Canucks defender Vincent Desharnais, who stands at 6-foot-7 and is one of the bigger players in the NHL.