The Calgary Flames have signed rookie Sam Honzek to a 3-year entry-level contract. Honzek will have a Flames salary cap hit of $950K with $500,000 in performance bonuses. He receives a $95,000 signing bonus in each of the first three years of his contract.
Was this a huge overpay for Honzek or is he worth every penny for his rookie contract? I will let you decide in the comments below.
Honzek, 18, was drafted 16th overall by the Calgary Flames at the 2023 NHL entry draft. Last year playing for the Vancouver Giants, Honzek put up 56 points(23g, 33a) in 43 games played.
What does the Sam Honzek contract mean for the Calgary Flames?
You can view the Calgary Flames salary cap with Honzek’s updated cap hit to see how the Honzek contract affects the Flames projected cap space for 2023-24.
The Flames currently have no available cap space for the coming season.
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Samuel Honzek contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | AAVÂ | P. BONUSES | S. BONUSES | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $950,000 | $1,450,000 | $500,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 |
| 2024-25 | $950,000 | $1,450,000 | $500,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 |
| 2025-26 | $950,000 | $1,450,000 | $500,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 |
| TOTAL | $2,850,000 | $4,350,000 | $1,500,000 | $285,000 | $2,565,000 | $2,850,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Calgary Flames signing Sam Honzek
nice signing, but he will not be playing for the Calgary Flames this year. He needs more time.
Hopefully this pick pans out and Honzo can become a star and not a bust.
Don’t think Honzek will hit those performance bonuses. I am hoping he does but I doubt it.
