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Prospect Info: Round 1, 22nd overall: Oliver Bonk, RHD, London (OHL)
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FLYguy3911
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That was Dackell unless I am remembering a different hit.I honestly just remembered Lindros nearly killed his old man back in the day with a check.
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On paper, this pick has grown on me a lot but that's only working under the assumption that this organization is serious about fixing their player development. I mean, they've waxed poetic about doing just that ever since the "new era" began. Bonk should be a good litmus test.
Friendly reminder that Robert Hagg was once a prospect that was perceived to have offensive upside. Let's see if this team is actually capable of growing their prospects in smart ways instead of just grinding the skill out of players like that.
Friendly reminder that Robert Hagg was once a prospect that was perceived to have offensive upside. Let's see if this team is actually capable of growing their prospects in smart ways instead of just grinding the skill out of players like that.
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This is where I am. I don't mind the player. He seems like he'll be a useful NHL guy, albeit, not likely to be a big difference maker. I just can't make sense of the process that leads to taking him where he was taken.
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scumpup
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What does an offensive defenseman even mean though? A defenseman's role in any scheme should be to keep the puck in front of them since they are behind the rest of the team. Should be able to skate, and hold the puck. Blocking shots can be optional if you can play man to man and shut a center/winger down. Offensive means he can score? Assist? Every defenseman should be able to pass the puck. Passing the puck to a guy who scores gives you an offensive point. If ivan provorov gave jeff carter the puck in 2010 and got a bunch of assists would that make him an offensive defenseman?
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Definitely Dackell, but Bonk witnessed it first hand lol
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Bonk may be the true upside pick v most of the alternatives.
Because he's currently seriously undersized, there's more growth potential physically, and that could have a significant impact on his future value..
He's not had a chance to play a primary role on offense, so that's another avenue to improve.
But you're gambling on projection.
Perrault for example, is more of a known quantity.
Because he's currently seriously undersized, there's more growth potential physically, and that could have a significant impact on his future value..
He's not had a chance to play a primary role on offense, so that's another avenue to improve.
But you're gambling on projection.
Perrault for example, is more of a known quantity.
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No that was definitely dackell, and that was brutal to watch live. If I'm remembering correctly he snapped his visor in half with the hit
BringBackFletcher
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Are you copying and pasting this comment or an I losing it
BernieParent
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| Director of Player Development | Riley Armstrong |
| Assistant Director of Player Development | Nick Schultz |
| Player Development, Europe & Pro Scout | Sami Kapanen |
| Player Development | Sam Morin |
| Player Development | Chris Stewart |
I am not confident about improvements in prospect development.
Holy f***. (I said "Holy" because #Lore.)
No, you're right, our development is perfectly fine.
BernieParent
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Christ is holy!
While I preferred other players at 22, isn’t Bonk arguably Canada’s top 18yr old defenseman? London as well as the national team will have a vested interest in giving him plenty of top minutes and international playing time which will help with developing him. Also if his upside is between a #2-#4 defenseman, doesn’t that put him in the Povorov/Sanheim mold? Hopefully with characteristics we can rally around.
Except Provorov and Sanheim didn't have 2-4 upside exactly. And our development hasn't gotten any better to help Bonk reach that potential.
Most of that happened in your head, which is full of bong smoke at the best of times.
FLYguy3911
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I haven’t checked YouTube yet. I get CHL games through Kodi. Hopefully they are still up.
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How about all those guys you insisted were ready apparently regressing across the board?
Gregor Samsa
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If Bonk throws a big hit, will the opposing player be said to have gotten “bonked”? Will our PBP guys come up with cheesy puns?
The biggest thing we need to go right with Bonk is for Bump to flame out, and quick. We can't have both.
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