OLIVER BONK NEWS

Activated, assigned Tuesday Bonk (upper body) was activated off non-roster injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Bonk was injured during the preseason but was unlikely to make the Opening Night roster for the Flyers regardless. Look for the blueliner to spend the bulk of the year in the minors with AHL Lehigh Valley, though he could be called up later in the season if the need arises.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Offer Injury Updates for Bonk and Ristolainen - Flyers Nation Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Brière provided an official update on injured defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk on Monday. Flyers...

OCTOBER 29 • FLYERSNATION.COM

Progressing in recovery General manager Daniel Briere said Monday that Bonk (upper body) is progressing in his recovery, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Bonk was held out of training camp due to his upper-body injury, but his recovery process has been fairly slow. However, Briere said that Bonk is now progressing well, and the team is approaching the process cautiously in an attempt to avoid a setback. Briere declined to provide a timetable for Bonk's return Monday, so it doesn't seem as though the 20-year-old is particularly close to making his season debut.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss two more weeks The Flyers announced Wednesday that Bonk (upper body) will be sidelined for approximately two more weeks.

Impact Bonk continues to deal with an upper-body injury that has sidelined him since the start of training camp, and he'll miss at least the start of the regular season following Wednesday's update. The 20-year-old hasn't yet made his NHL debut, and he'll likely head to AHL Lehigh Valley or OHL London once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Flyers Prospect Missing Out on Big Opportunity In what is shaping up to be a race to the bottom in the battle for a roster spot on defense, injured Philadelphia Flyers prospect Oliver Bon...

SEPTEMBER 29 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Won't play Monday Bonk (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against Boston, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bonk has been dealing with an upper-body injury since the start of training camp, and he'll be forced to miss yet another preseason game Monday. While he's still considered day-to-day, it's not yet clear whether he'll be deemed healthy in time for the start of the regular season. Once he's cleared to play, he'll presumably head to AHL Lehigh Valley or OHL London.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of action Bonk (upper body) remains out of the Philadelphia lineup for Saturday's preseason tilt against Boston, according to Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site.

Impact Bonk is likely to start the season in the minors as he has been injured throughout training camp. Bonk was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2023 Draft and will probably end up at AHL Lehigh Valley when he is healthy enough to play.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Bonk (upper body) will not be in the lineup in Thursday's preseason contest versus Washington.

Impact The 20-year-old was selected 22nd overall in the 2023 Draft. He was expected to challenge for a spot on the Philadelphia blue line this season, but the lack of playing time during training camp should find him starting the season in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Bonk (upper body) will not face the Canadiens in Tuesday's preseason game, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Bonk's upper-body issue has been deemed day-to-day, his continued absence makes it less and less likely that he will earn a spot on the Opening Night roster. The 20-year-old blueliner could still make the jump to the professional ranks and join AHL Lehigh Valley this year, rather than returning for one more season with OHL London.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day The Flyers announced Thursday that Bonk (upper body) is considered day-to-day.

Impact The Flyers indicated earlier this week that Bonk is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it wasn't clear whether he'd be cleared for contact by the start of training camp. It appears as though he'll have some limitations to begin camp, but his day-to-day designation suggests that his injury is considered relatively minor. If he can return to full health early in training camp, the 20-year-old could have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with UBI Bonk is contending with an upper-body injury, and it's unclear if he'll be cleared for contact by the start of training camp Thursday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philad...

Impact The Flyers are awaiting imaging results regarding Bonk's injury, but the 20-year-old has been able to skate despite missing rookie games. The 2023 first-round selection, No. 22 overall, has yet to make his NHL debut, though he'll probably begin his professional career in 2025-26, whether that's with the Flyers or AHL Lehigh Valley.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Former first-round draft pick Oliver Bonk sitting out Flyers camp with injury, but enjoying the vibe Son of former NHL star Radek Bonk seems to be closing in on NHL spot

JULY 7 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Flyers Prospects Will Start Pro Careers as Winners After Claiming Elusive Memorial Cup Philadelphia Flyers prospects Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk are your 2025 Memorial Cup champions, giving the WHL Medicine Hat Tigers the bus...

JUNE 2 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Flyers Prospects Win Second OHL Championship With London Knights Philadelphia Flyers prospects Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk are OHL champions once again.

MAY 16 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Playing well in OHL Bonk has eight goals and 29 points in 36 OHL games this season.

Impact Bonk was selected 22nd overall in the 2023 Draft. The London blueliner had 24 goals and 67 points in 60 OHL regular-season games in 2023-24, and followed up with seven goals and 16 points in 18 playoff games. Bonk has played the last two seasons with Canada at the World U20 Championships, picking up a goal and an assist in five games at the 2025 tourney.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers prospects Oliver Bonk and Denver Barkey share a bond as they grow their games in the OHL Bonk, a first-round pick, has 57 points over 43 games with the London Knights. Barkey, a third-rounder, has a league-best 27 goals.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Flyers sign No. 22 overall pick Oliver Bonk The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Oliver Bonk, their first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract o...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Signs entry-level deal Bonk signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Philadelphia on Monday.

Impact Bonk registered 10 goals and 40 points in 67 games for OHL London last season. The Flyers selected the 18-year-old defenseman with the No. 22 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Bonk is slated to return to the junior ranks for the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers' Oliver Bonk to be featured in TV show that takes fans behind the scenes of the NHL draft The show, which premieres Friday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network, follows Bonk and six other top prospects on draft day.

JULY 18, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

NHL Draft 2023: Philadelphia Flyers take Russian Matvei Michkov, Oliver Bonk in 1st round Flyers general manager Daniel Briere and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones were busy Wednesday on the first night of the 2023 NHL D...

JUNE 29, 2023 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM