In fact, it’s getting harder and harder to envision that Honzek will be returning to the AHL’s Wranglers. The 20-year-old forward from Slovakia has now suited up for nine consecutive games and continues to bolster his case that he’s ready for a permanent stay at the big-league level.

The Ottawa Senators received an important reminder in their last outing of how quickly fortunes can change in the NHL. The Senators can prove they learned their lesson when hosting the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

On the ensuing rush up ice, Connor Zary dipsy-doodled around Braden Schneider before sending a no-look backhand pass into the slot that was converted by Sharangovich for his first goal of the season and a 3-1 lead with 7:32 left in the middle period.

CALGARY -- Blake Coleman scored two goals for the Calgary Flames, who ended an eight-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday.

The Calgary Flames are off to one of the worst starts in their franchise’s history. There have been trade winds surrounding this team since last season.