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Player's Profile

  • Name: Nick Bonino
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 202 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-04-20
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Farmington, Connecticut
  • Acquired: 6th round (#173 overall), 2007
  • Playing In: NCAA

Nick Bonino

Prospect Grade: 6.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

History

2006-7: The big Connecticut high school center had another strong year, dominating the smaller competition with 23 goals and 43 assists in 26 games while attending Avon Old Farms. He will attend Boston University in the fall of 2007.

Talent Analysis

Bonino is a forward with good hands, playmaking ability and pro size. Concerns about his speed are what kept him from being a high pick in the last two drafts. If he addresses his skating issues, and continues to develop his offensive game, he could be a decent NHL player one day.

Future

His combination of raw offensive talent and size are appealing to Sharks scouts, but he has a lot of work to do. The next couple of years are crucial in Bonino’s development, and if his skating improves dramatically, he has the chance to become a top nine forward in the NHL.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                                        GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2005-06 Avon Old Farms (US High-Connecticut) 25 26 30 56 -- --
2006-07 Avon Old Farms (US High-Connecticut) 26 23 43 66 -- 14

 

Profile Last Updated: April, 17th 2008

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