Oliver Bonk
When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft
The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]
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Seattle Kraken Draft Preview
The Seattle Kraken had a surprising season, finishing 4th in their Division with a 46-28-8 record. Good enough for their first playoff berth in only their second year of existence. It was a year that saw their Coach get nominated for the Jack Edwards Award, and their first-ever draft pick won the Calder Memorial Trophy. […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Oliver Bonk
Oliver Bonk is a skilled two-way defenseman who played for the London Knights this past season. His success was a large part of why the Knights found success, making it all the way to the finals in the OHL. Bonk contributed positively on the ice in the defensive zone, making it a challenge for players […]
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Top 10 OHL Draft Eligible Prospects so far
This year’s NHL Draft class surely does not lack any talent, especially from the Ontario Hockey league. Since we’re in the second half of the hockey season, I decided to look at my top ten draft-eligible prospects from the Ontario hockey league. Now, this list can certainly change, but why not have some fun here […]
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