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[DucksFan39]

rumor: Bonino signed

Waiting for some links hopefully tomorrow

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Did you post this because his team's season is over as they didn't get a bid for the NCAA'a and you are guessing?

Or do you have knowledge of a actual rumor that you can cite?

[DucksFan39]

Did you post this because his team's season is over as they didn't get a bid for the NCAA'a and you are guessing?

Or do you have knowledge of a actual rumor that you can cite?

He's signed, waiting for the ducks to post on their site, hopefully by tomorrow......

[Koffein]

He's in Anaheim at least, expected to sign soon according to a blogger for BU, it would assume that is the source in this case.

[Dark Knight]

BREAKING NEWS: Bonino will sign with Ducks, forgo final year of eligibility

Junior forward Nick Bonino is expected to sign with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks and forgo his final year of eligibility, according to a source close to the team. He left for Anaheim on Saturday, the source said.

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[ladiesandgentlemen]

He's signed, waiting for the ducks to post on their site, hopefully by tomorrow......

BREAKING NEWS: Bonino will sign with Ducks, forgo final year of eligibility
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Nice.

I've got (relatively) high hopes for him.

[Dark Knight]

Bonino's name appearing on tonight's game roster and the Ducks' roster page. I don't think this is a rumor anymore.

[Babywaz]

http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=5221...vid=DL|ANA|home

I don't know much about this kid. Can someone fill me in please?

EDIT: Nevermind. I read the link haha. I feel stupid

[ducksfan13]

very nice!

[Dark Knight]

I don't know much about this kid. Can someone fill me in please?

Lots of details on the link you posted

[Sojourn]

Bonino is good. Not the best skater, but he has size, hands, and a knack for the net. To me, this suggests that Anaheim feels he'll be ready next season.

[Dark Knight]

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[Rooch20]

Bonino is good. Not the best skater, but he has size, hands, and a knack for the net. To me, this suggests that Anaheim feels he'll be ready next season.

But this is a 2 year ELC, not a 3 year ELC which sounds to me like he'll finish up his final year in BU and then join w/ the Ducks.

[Dark Knight]

But this is a 2 year ELC, not a 3 year ELC which sounds to me like he'll finish up his final year in BU and then join w/ the Ducks.

Not according to the original post on this story which states that Bonino would forgo final year of eligibility at Boston University.

[Sojourn]

But this is a 2 year ELC, not a 3 year ELC which sounds to me like he'll finish up his final year in BU and then join w/ the Ducks.

He can't. Signing a professional contract means a player is professional athlete, and the NCAA has rules against that.

[ducksfan95]

But this is a 2 year ELC, not a 3 year ELC which sounds to me like he'll finish up his final year in BU and then join w/ the Ducks.

do you mean this year or next year becasue if he plays his senior year itl only give him one season as a pro (not in college) under contract

[Dark Knight]

He can't. Signing a professional contract means a player is professional athlete, and the NCAA has rules against that.

Yeah, that too

[Sojourn]

Not according to the original post on this story which states that Bonino would forgo final year of eligibility at Boston University.

Which is exactly why I think this is a sign Anaheim feels he is ready. If he was a senior it would be another matter, but as a junior Anaheim is saying(again, IMO) "We think he's capable of making the line-up next season."

It also tells me that Anaheim might be close to having an AHL team as their affiliate. If he struggles to start next season they will be able to send him to the AHL, which I consider more productive when you have your own affiliate.

[Rooch20]

Nevermind then, forget what I just said. Let's hope he comes in and makes an offensive impact!

[JUStheDUCKS]

Bonino has a ton of potential. I have seen him play and my best friend played juniors with him and he has amazing hands. I do think that with Bonino officially with the Ducks I do believe he moves into the top 5 in the organization when it comes to hands in the entire organization. Nick has some seriously nasty skills but I do think he needs to work on his skating. He is a mix of a Perry and a slower Rick Nash.
Very excited to see finally locked up for at least 2 years and I do expect him to wear a Ducks jersey within that 2 years.

[MrsBevo]

He was up here during the game and I swear he doesn't even look like he's graduated from high school yet. He'll be carded for the next 20 years at this rate.

[Sojourn]

Bonino has a ton of potential. I have seen him play and my best friend played juniors with him and he has amazing hands. I do think that with Bonino officially with the Ducks I do believe he moves into the top 5 in the organization when it comes to hands in the entire organization. Nick has some seriously nasty skills but I do think he needs to work on his skating. He is a mix of a Perry and a slower Rick Nash.
Very excited to see finally locked up for at least 2 years and I do expect him to wear a Ducks jersey within that 2 years.

Yeah. The skating part is the thing that bugs me. Anaheim has a great strength and conditioning coach, and they have really shown they can improve a player's skating, so that's a good thing. But it certainly hasn't appeared to be a strength in his game, which is very strong in other areas(including clutch play IMO).

[QuackHead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wznVadLdgZA

He does kind of remind me of Perry in these highlights. Good passer too, little Getzish. The kid has some skill. Future 2nd line center I hope.

[Still MIGHTY]

I'm excited to see him play.

And hearing Newton on the post-game tonight, it sounds like if (hopefully not when) the Ducks get eliminated from playoff contention officially that Newton and maybe even Bonino could see some game action. I'd like that personally.

And as for the skating, what was said of Corey Perry and especially Bobby Ryan when they were signed?
Are we convinced they're OK by this point? haha

[Dark Knight]

Bonino prepares to make jump to NHL

Nick Bonino didn’t have much time to reflect on his college career at Boston University.

Shortly after the Terriers’ season ended on Friday night, Bonino, the Ducks’ top prospect, worked out a two-year deal with the club and by Sunday was skating with Ducks players Ryan Carter and Joffrey Lupul in Anaheim.

“It’s surreal,” Bonino said. “You grow up wishing to be in the NHL and now it might actually happen. I keep pinching myself. I can’t believe I’m in Anaheim right now.”
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He will wear No.63.

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