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The Flyers activated defenseman Oliver Bonk (20-years-old) from injured reserve and assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. This move clears him to potentially make his professional debut as early as this weekend.Quick Background on the Injury and Recovery.
- Injury Details: Bonk suffered an upper-body injury during training camp in September 2025, initially listed as day-to-day but later extended to weeks or months. He was placed on non-roster injured reserve at the start of the season and has been sidelined since.
- Recovery Timeline: Updates in late October indicated he was 5-6 weeks from returning. By mid-November, he resumed skating with the team in a non-contact jersey. This activation marks his full medical clearance after about 2.5 months out.
A 2023 first-round pick (#22 overall), is expected to use time with the Phantoms to build game shape and shake off rust before any potential NHL recall. Last season with the OHL’s London Knights, he posted 11 goals and 40 points in 52 games, helping win the Memorial Cup.
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