Saw that coming.

Tremendous first round, so happy with what they’ve done. Michkov probably goes first overall in a normal draft and they also add a right shot 6’2” defenseman.

interesting, here is what elite says about Bonk: A prototypical shutdown defenceman, Bonk safeguards his team by backtracking ahead of offensive turnovers, blocks access to the defensive zone, forces opponents to dump the puck around him, and then seals the puck from them on the back wall. He pushes attackers wide in the defensive zone and scans the ice behind him to stop backdoor plays.
- jd250

You mean a D man that might actually help his goalie for a change? Praise be!

interesting, here is what elite says about Bonk: A prototypical shutdown defenceman, Bonk safeguards his team by backtracking ahead of offensive turnovers, blocks access to the defensive zone, forces opponents to dump the puck around him, and then seals the puck from them on the back wall. He pushes attackers wide in the defensive zone and scans the ice behind him to stop backdoor plays.
- jd250

I would’ve went forward with what’s still left but can live with bonk.

interesting, here is what elite says about Bonk: A prototypical shutdown defenceman, Bonk safeguards his team by backtracking ahead of offensive turnovers, blocks access to the defensive zone, forces opponents to dump the puck around him, and then seals the puck from them on the back wall. He pushes attackers wide in the defensive zone and scans the ice behind him to stop backdoor plays.
- jd250

Still wanted Perrault. Hope he isn’t a thorn in our side from the rump rangers.

We really needed a RHD for a long time. Hope this kid pans out.

Check with PT21
- funmaster18

He doesn't index anything. He is not a nerd, emphatically not.

Really wish they had a third first round pick to get one of these falling forwards.

Flyers get Bonked! And where did Perreault get that ridiculous suit?

interesting, here is what elite says about Bonk: A prototypical shutdown defenceman, Bonk safeguards his team by backtracking ahead of offensive turnovers, blocks access to the defensive zone, forces opponents to dump the puck around him, and then seals the puck from them on the back wall. He pushes attackers wide in the defensive zone and scans the ice behind him to stop backdoor plays.
- jd250

So other than being a RHD he’s the anti-Risto.

Michkov and Bonk in the 1st 2023

2 selections in 1st 2024

Still can get some assets later:
Konecny
Laughton
Sanheim
Deangelo

Poop I have a feeling that he will be a pia against the flyers.

Good night Flyers Buzzards. Past my bed time.

You mean a D man that might actually help his goalie for a change? Praise be!
- hereticpride

Nah! Find the next Erik Karlsson.

we got our provy replacement

Michkov and Bonk in the 1st 2023

2 selections in 1st 2024

Still can get some assets later:
Konecny
Laughton
Sanheim
Deangelo
- Glak18

Honestly, if we were trading Konency, now was the time.

Really wish they had a third first round pick to get one of these falling forwards.
- Sublime55

If they could flip Hart to someone here it would be nice.

How many picks in later rounds? I've been hiding under a rock...

Flyers get Bonked! And where did Perreault get that ridiculous suit?
- Letterkenney

Laurie Customs

Poop I have a feeling that he will be a pia against the flyers.
- bird_dog_pa

Rangers suck even worse at developing players, so probably not

If they could flip Hart to someone here it would be nice.
- hereticpride

Don’t expect hart going anywhere until hockey Canada investigation is finished

You mean a D man that might actually help his goalie for a change? Praise be!
- hereticpride

I trust Flahr and if he thought this was the best player for the Flyers, I will give him the benefit of the doubt

I trust Flahr and if he thought this was the best player for the Flyers, I will give him the benefit of the doubt
- jd250

Agreed….apparently Sam Hinkie is a fan of the Michkov pick also.

How is Bonk's game handling and moving the puck. Any offensive upside?

I trust Flahr and if he thought this was the best player for the Flyers, I will give him the benefit of the doubt
- jd250

And Flahr didn’t seem to think the draft was especially deep for defensemen. Might explain why they may have reached a bit to get him if their top ranked D prospects were disappearing.

How is Bonk's game handling and moving the puck. Any offensive upside?
- MJL

One of the commentators said he thought there was offensive upside in his game. From the sounds of it, it’ll likely be the last part of his game to develop.