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Denver Barkey is a ball of energy and just fun to be around.The sport of hockey is quite unique, it really brings people together. So much so, Barkey loves playing for the London Knights, mainly due to their proud fan base. Barkey netted seven short-handed goals this past season, which was tied for first in the OHL with fellow teammate Easton Cowan. In addition, Barkey became part of the 100 point club, yes the 100 point club.
Last season, Barkey netted 34 goals and registered 66 assists for 100 points. It is a goal he set for himself, so this was quite an honor. Barkey has became more of a dual threat, not only scoring wise, but his play away from the puck is far better than it has been in years past. He became what you call a complete player.
Unfortunately, Barkey is out with an illness at London Knights camp. What a darn shame just a few weeks ahead of Flyers Rookie Camp. This young man bulked up this past Summer, but I’m confident he will persevere.
Barkey continued, “My parents are a huge inspiration. My grandpa also inspired me. Kind of see the Pro when he played in the NHL. That was one of his dreams (For his Grandpa to make the NHL).” Some don’t know that Barkey’s Grandpa played professional hockey. Randy Legge, Denver’s Grandpa, played for the New York Rangers, and wound up playing 12 games for the Rangers during his professional career. Legge was a right-handed defenseman, believe it or not, as he stood at 5’11. Of course, Barkey stands at 5’9, but he could fill out more as he is still only 18-years-old.
The young 19-year-old in Barkey really offers a ton for the franchise moving forward, so hopefully he recovers from this sooner rather than later.
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