Flyers Prospects Report: Barkey, Bonk, Knuble, Ciernik, & More – The Hockey Writers – Flyers Prospects

With the 2024-25 campaign underway, prospects in the Philadelphia Flyers system are competing in leagues around the world. From the junior-level ranks to the minor leagues, the Flyers have many talented players making an impact. Several prospects have seized the opportunity to assume leadership roles and continue to put their skills on full display in hopes of one day competing for an NHL roster spot. 

The Flyers have struggled to find a way to consistently win in the first month of the season. Despite setbacks and much-needed adjustments, general manager Daniel Brière and other members of the front office should be happy about their pool of prospects. Flyers draft picks such as Denver Barkey, Oliver Bonk, and Alex Ciernik stand out as solid contributors to their teams as they continue to work toward developing into NHL-caliber players. This edition of the Flyers Prospects Report focuses on the achievements of various players over the first few weeks of the season. 

Denver Barkey (London Knight)

Denver Barkey was drafted by the Flyers 95th overall in 2023. In his fourth Ontario Hockey League (OHL) campaign, the 19-year-old is wearing the “C” on his sweater. Last season, the left-shot centerman appeared in 102 games for the Knights, racking up 35 goals, 67 assists, and an outstanding plus-45 rating. He was just as good in the postseason; in 18 playoff games, the 5-foot-9, 154-pounder scored six goals, tallied 21 assists, and a plus-10 rating. In addition to capturing an OHL championship, Barkey was named to the league’s Second All-Star Team. 

Known for his outstanding passing and puckhandling skills, Barkey is settling into his offensive groove with London. In the first eight games, he has six points, and in a 5-2 win against the Sarnia Sting over the weekend, the Ontario native scored his first goal of the season. 

Oliver Bonk (London Knights)

London blueliner Oliver Bonk has one goal, six assists, and a plus-5 rating in eight OHL games so far. The 6-foot-2, 179-pounder was drafted by the Flyers in the first round (22nd overall) in 2023. Now in his fourth season with the Knights, Bonk and Barkey have Flyers fans watching a lot of highlight reels coming out of London, Ontario. 

Related: Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 Prospect Pyramid

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