Oliver
Bonk
D · PHI
- WAR
- 0.2
- PTS
- 2
2025-26№ 144 / 325
Oliver Bonk (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Oliver Bonk
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 82 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : January 8, 2005 · Ottawa, Canada
Drafted : 2023 · PHI · round 1, pick #22
Contract : $950,000 · 2023-24 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 13 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Oliver Bonk: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS, +1 +/-, 16:28 TOI. WAR 0.2 (144th of 325).
Oliver Bonk is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of 0.2 ranks 144th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.0).
Oliver Bonk's story
Born in Ottawa while his father Radek Bonk was still playing, Oliver Bonk grew up in an environment steeped in hockey and developed an ability to communicate in Czech through his family background. Early on he combined mobility with a playmaking instinct that would define his role on the blue line.
In junior hockey with the London Knights Bonk quickly emerged as an offensive-minded defenceman. In 2022–23, his first full season with London, he scored 10 goals and collected 30 assists over 67 games; those 40 points ranked him second among rookie defencemen in the OHL, while he paced his peers in power-play production. His rookie campaign earned him a spot on the league’s Second All-Rookie Team.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected Bonk 22nd overall in the draft following that season. He remained a core piece in London, and after taking part in the 2024 World Junior Championships with Canada he returned to a Knights squad that reshaped his power-play role. The adjustment unlocked more scoring: Bonk finished the next regular season with 24 goals and 43 assists in 60 games and was named to the OHL First All-Star Team. London captured the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, then advanced through the playoffs to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup; during that championship run he tallied 7 goals and 9 assists. The Knights reached the 2024 Memorial Cup final, where they fell to Saginaw.
Bonk rejoined London for 2024–25 and was named an alternate captain on October 16, 2024. He contributed 11 goals and 29 assists in 52 regular-season games, earned Second Team All-Star recognition, and added 2 goals and 12 assists in the playoffs as the Knights secured a second consecutive Robertson Cup and then won the 2025 Memorial Cup versus Medicine Hat.
His NHL debut chapter opened when the Flyers called him up on April 14, 2026; he scored his first NHL goal that same night against the Montreal Canadiens. On the international stage, his time at the 2024 World Juniors included a difficult quarterfinal exit after a late redirection off his stick, an episode he described as a bad bounce and resolved to turn into motivation. Bonk’s game is defined by his ability to create offence from the back end, especially on the power play.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:46
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:20
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:09
- Pts/GP
- 0.54
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 15
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 32.4 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
94
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
91/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
65/ 80
Top six or top four
Ceiling: 3.7 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
52 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.4
the most likely outcome
NHLe
16
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 46 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.2
wins above replacement
0.2 to 0.6 — 90% interval
144 of 325 defensemen
+1.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +1.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 148.5 km/h77th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.7 km/h41st percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1685th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 42.4 %63rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 53.5 km42nd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.40 km66th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.1 %35th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.9 %86th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.7 %73rd percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1454th percentile | 172nd percentile | 7.1 %58th percentile |
| High danger | 287th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 251st percentile | 190th percentile | 50.0 %98th percentile |
| Long range | 756th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CAROliver Bonk: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Oliver Bonk have in 2026-27?
Oliver Bonk has 1 goal and 7 points (6 assists) in 13 games in 2026-27.
How old is Oliver Bonk?
Oliver Bonk is 21 years old: he was born on January 9, 2005.
How tall is Oliver Bonk, and how much does he weigh?
Oliver Bonk is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Oliver Bonk from?
Canada: Oliver Bonk was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Oliver Bonk play for?
Oliver Bonk plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 59.
Is Oliver Bonk injured?
No: Oliver Bonk is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Oliver Bonk?
Oliver Bonk produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 144th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Oliver Bonk make?
Oliver Bonk carries a cap hit of $950K per season, on a contract worth $3.6M in total over 3 years.
When does Oliver Bonk's contract end?
Oliver Bonk's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Oliver Bonk a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 144th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Oliver Bonk played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Oliver Bonk has 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists).
What are Oliver Bonk's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Oliver Bonk has 13 games, 2 goals, 6 assists and 8 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 7 points in 13 games.
Where was Oliver Bonk drafted?
Oliver Bonk was drafted 22nd overall (round 1) by Philadelphia Flyers in 2023.
Is Oliver Bonk better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.50 points per game at home (4 in 8 games) and 0.60 on the road (3 in 5 games).
How does Oliver Bonk perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Oliver Bonk has 1 game and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.62).
Is Oliver Bonk related to anyone famous?
Yes: Radek Bonk (father, Czech former player).
What is Oliver Bonk's nationality?
Oliver Bonk is Canadian. Internationally: Canada junior team — 2024 World Junior Championship (eliminated in quarterfinals).
What awards has Oliver Bonk won?
OHL Second All-Rookie Team — 2022–23 ; OHL First All-Star Team — 2023–24 ; Second Team All-Star — 2024–25.
How many championships has Oliver Bonk won?
4: Hamilton Spectator Trophy (top regular-season team) with the London Knights — 2023–24; J. Ross Robertson Cup with the London Knights — 2024; J. Ross Robertson Cup with the London Knights — 2025; Memorial Cup with the London Knights — 2025.
Where did Oliver Bonk play before turning pro?
London Knights (OHL) — 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons.
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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