Not sure how much you remember about Anaheim in 13/14, but Bonino was a staple on their #1PP, where he picked up 20 of his 49pts. He was also their #3F in terms of overall TOI. As for 14/15 in Vancouver, he was their #2C, #4F in ESTOI and #3F in total TOI. What he definitely wasn't, was their #3C.
Which means you're not really talking about a typical third line center at this point, but more of a quasi #2C who saw (in ANA anyway) #1 PP time. It wasn't until 15/16 that he was actually played as a 3c full time (other than injuries). If you look at his last 3.5 seasons, he's ~78th in C scoring after you take out the 8 or so wingers listed as a center.
Soderberg, Eakin, Filppula, Jarnkrok, Bjugstad, Pageau, Danault, Eller, Tierney. There's 9 and I could probably find some more if I was all that willing to do so. And yes Sodo was (as per COL's lineup rosters their 3c). If we were going to start taking contracts into affect (and Bonino's 4.1m cap hit), I'd probably even take Sheahan and whatever he gets next season over him.