Prospect Info: Round 4, Pick 109, Connor Bunnaman, F, Kitchener (OHL). (Signed 8/20/21 - 2 yr deal)

[Curufinwe]

Bunnaman named captain of Kitchner.

 

[Chuck Downie]

The Captain is probably sleeping but he`ll love this when he sees it.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Frank Hora was Kitchner's Captain last season and is under contract with the Phantoms this year.

Hora passes on the C to fellow Flyers/Phantoms organization prospect Connor Bunnaman.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

The Captain is probably sleeping but he`ll love this when he sees it.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

It's about ****ing time, Kitchener, FFS!

 

[Tripod]

I guess Bunnyman is a Captain fan too!

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

Bring on the dancing horses!

 

[Larry44]

Bring on the dancing horses!

Me, I'm all smiles, got my crocodiles...

 

[Hockeypete49]

Bunnaman named captain of Kitchner.

I guess congrats are in order.

 

[Chuck Downie]

http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/rangers-name-connor-bunnaman-captain

“Connor Bunnaman exemplifies all the qualities we value in a team captain,†said head coach Jay McKee. “On and off the ice he consistently leads by example.

“Connor is the type of person and player who is highly respected by his teammates, not only for what he does on the ice, but for the quality person he is off the ice.

“We are very proud to announce Connor Bunnaman as our team captain for the 2017-18 season.â€

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/rangers-name-connor-bunnaman-captain

CARROTS FOR EVERYBODY! WOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Magua]

Other teams don't stand a chance.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Other teams don't stand a chance.

Oh man, Captain Dave REALLY likes this post

 

[whitstifier]

Any updates on this much glorified prospect? How does he look as C at C?

 

[Chuck Downie]

10 goals and 15 points in his last 18 games for the Phantoms.

Nice breakaway goal from last night:

 

[deadhead]

Bunnaman is a bit of a dilemma, he's played so much better at center than wing that you almost have to keep him there, but that creates a bit of a logjam with Vorobyev and Rubtsov next year - and only one open spot in the NHL next season (4C). Rich peoples problems.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Bunnaman is a bit of a dilemma, he's played so much better at center than wing that you almost have to keep him there, but that creates a bit of a logjam with Vorobyev and Rubtsov next year - and only one open spot in the NHL next season (4C). Rich peoples problems.

It's a good problem, but I also hope they give both Vorobyev and Bunnaman significant time in the middle in preseason and not just a cursory look. The next Center to get some NHL run is going to be a decision that daisy chains on down the org.

 

[VladDrag]

It's a good problem, but I also hope they give both Vorobyev and Bunnaman significant time in the middle in preseason and not just a cursory look. The next Center to get some NHL run is going to be a decision that daisy chains on down the org.

There’s no reason they can’t give some of the youth a 10-15 game tryout following the deadline, something they should have done in 16-17 when it was clear Morin Sanheim and Hagg were going to get a legit shot at the NHL the following season.

 

[Larry44]

There’s no reason they can’t give some of the youth a 10-15 game tryout following the deadline, something they should have done in 16-17 when it was clear Morin Sanheim and Hagg were going to get a legit shot at the NHL the following season.

What are the rules about how many call ups after the deadline? They should call some of them up now, before the deadline, to get a few games in for more players.

 

[VladDrag]

What are the rules about how many call ups after the deadline? They should call some of them up now, before the deadline, to get a few games in for more players.

Not sure. I feel like @Curufinwe might know the answer to that.

 

[Magua]

There’s no reason Bunny can’t play wing. Usage is the explanation for his streak; along with him being a solid player. I’ve seen him play wing many times.

 

[Larry44]

There’s no reason Bunny can’t play wing. Usage is the explanation for his streak; along with him being a solid player. I’ve seen him play wing many times.

Bunny really reminds me of a slightly bigger Raffl, with better hands. He's a big strong character kid who can skate well enough and has some touch around the net. Won't likely be more than a bottom 6 NHLer but could play up lineup if necessary. I haven't seen, except highlights, how his skating is progressing - that will be the key for both him and Twarynski.

 

[deadhead]

There’s no reason Bunny can’t play wing. Usage is the explanation for his streak; along with him being a solid player. I’ve seen him play wing many times.

But can he play wing anywhere close to how he's playing at center?
At LW he'll have to beat out Laughton next year, at center Vorobyev (and Rubtsov later in the year).

Some players are just more comfortable in certain roles, and it's harder for young players to make that switch.

 

[EXTRAS]

Will this guy ever be an NHLer, and If so, in what regard?

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Will this guy ever be an NHLer, and If so, in what regard?

He will be an NHL captain of the Philadelphia Flyers long-term. He will reach the NHL permanently in the 2020-21 season, but he may get a cup of coffee next season in thanks for being literally - LITERALLY - the greatest and most unselfish human being on Earth.

 

[deadhead]

I think we have a man crush going on here.