Leafs Suck Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Radek Bonk, anyone seen him? I didn't expect this guy to challenge his career high in points (70) but I did expect more out of him. 0 goals as of November 26th. His defensive play has been respectable, but 0 goals? Someone need to step up there play until Kovalev comes back and I think it has to be Bonk. He obviously has the offensive potential (60, 59, 70, 54, 44 points over the last 5 seasons). Seriously, if anyone has seen him, tell him to get on the ice and put the puck in the net ESPICALLY tomorrow against the Laffs. Oh, and if you see Ribeiro as well, remind him he is ON A TEAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mont Royale Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I agree. He's been very disappointing offensively. Even Sundstrom has out-produced him. We can only have so many one-dimensional players like that. Bonk and Sunny are strictly defense, Dagenais is strictly offense... makes me appreciate a guy like Begin even more, who can chip in at both ends of the rink. Bonk has shown the ability in the past, but sure isn't getting it done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhfarber Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 i feel like its more mental than anything else, I think once he gets his first it'll really start to click for him. It was like that for Kovy last season. He struggled to score his first few games, picked up an empty net goal in one game and that seemed to ease his tension. Bonk just needs to get the monkey off his back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Originally posted by nhfarberi feel like its more mental than anything else, I think once he gets his first it'll really start to click for him. It was like that for Kovy last season. He struggled to score his first few games, picked up an empty net goal in one game and that seemed to ease his tension. Bonk just needs to get the monkey off his back. I agree but it would help if he showed a little more grit. He looks completely passionless out there. It's as if he's happy with just being mediocre. I have a feeling the Montreal media are going to be all over this guy very shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsnaslundsuperfan Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 One of Bonks downsides is his speed. Maybe this is something that has contributed to his poor play. Is it his conditioning? Did he play at all over the lock out? He does look sluggish. I agree that his play hasn't impressed me in the least. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
option+ Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I don't think any of us are happy with Bonk's play. Well, at least he's not a liability in his own end (pretty passes to Bondra aside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Bonk needs some grace from us. The guy spends 60% of his icetime on the PK. His linemates have no idea how to score. (If Bulis did, he would have 60 goals by now) That doesn't change the fact that we NEED some points from him. Damn, we need points from anyone right now. I wonder if switching Begin and Sundtrom would help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~moeman Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 He has as many goals as the Polish Prince. That can't be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Originally posted by nhfarberi feel like its more mental than anything else, I think once he gets his first it'll really start to click for him. It was like that for Kovy last season. He struggled to score his first few games, picked up an empty net goal in one game and that seemed to ease his tension. Bonk just needs to get the monkey off his back. Kinda make you wish they'd counted his goal against Philly... Stupid refs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yeah once Bonk pots one or two he will look to score more and drive with more confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yeah, slow start for Bonk, invisible and he's a -2. I was somewhat surprised our leader in the +/- is Plekanec with a +5. Hopefully Bonk wakes up the next coupla weeks? If he isn't playing well defensively and also isn't contributing offensively, what's the percentage on this guy? (ok he's big and has a pretty damn good name, but what else?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo-AH! Roo-AH! Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I've said it before and I'll say it again---once Bonk does score a goal or two, he should be bumped to the 2nd line in order to (a) keep him rolling and (B) actually give us a decent second-line centre. I find Ribeiro's play much more worrisome than Bonk's, because if Ribs isn't producing offensively he has no justification whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I quite agree with the previous posts. When I was simming the games, Bonk had a really tough start, but after he got on a roll he started popping in pucks like no tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Bonk is getting on all our nerves (just like my posts) but to add more shit he has the worst luck possible... In any case I think for one, this guy metamorphosed during the offseason... he got too used to European Style Hockey... he has to still adjust from that.. or maybe consider returning to the tchek league His penalty ..if you see the replay was an unlucky but yet sloppy reaction to a couple of punches to the face.. and he did end up with the jerks stick in his hand ...(what do you do there? you go "hey buddy" while he's muffling you.. "Ye dropped your stick laddy her ye go!... tip of the hat for the Sabre Puss... I'm perty sure he had pre-conceived it all... Yet again a Veteran NHL'er should not fall for that... BONK ... Please Bonk Snap out of it!! Even though On PARLE FRANCAIS ICITE we still are in North America... Bob should go have a serious talk to him and see wassup.. maybe he wants to go somewhere else... Nevertheless I hope he stays something tells me he will make a difference.. dont know how still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafs Suck Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 Bonk would love to play for Jacques Martin again. Time for Bobo to pick up the phone make a deal. Bonk for Hill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Wait a minute did u say Hill? perhaps Cap wise yes but this guy is 36! Montador just arrived wouldnt miss him he's 25 and perhaps one useless player Florida wants to get rid of to equal the cap.. and we can send down to the Ice dogs! lol [Edited on 2005/12/2 by CoRvInA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 RECYCLING POSTS HERE Want to add how Important that 4th line has been and how Bonk and Begin duo is killing Penalties! and How Bonk is by far overplaying in this domain! He's showing more and more he's worth keepig at least til the playoffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedHead Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 RECYCLING POSTS HERE Want to add how Important that 4th line has been and how Bonk and Begin duo is killing Penalties! and How Bonk is by far overplaying in this domain! He's showing more and more he's worth keepig at least til the playoffs! The current revision of the lines has been great. Bonk is doing his job very well. It would be great if he was netting some every night, but right now that's not his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 It's just too bad his salary is so high. Oh well, perhaps we can sign him cheap after his contract ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 If Bonk and Begin keep this up through the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs then the Habs have one of the best, if not the best penalty-killing duo in the game. Bonk is getting paid a tad too much but if he can chip in offensively on the 4th line and the PK then the money he is paid will be well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komisarek the Cruncher Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Actually, in this morning Journal de Montréal, BG mentionned that he wants more out of is 4th line. Fine with the PK, but he expets more on 5 vs. 5. A goal once in a while wouldn't hurt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I think plekanec and higgins is a great duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I heard from the Radio teleplay that Mr. Bonkers was responsable for keeping that tie along with fellow sidekick Begin.! look at the chart shift! http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20052006/SC020910.HTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Okay, he was a little late showing up, but earned half his salary for the season in the last 3 games. Keep it up, 10 goal season, I'll take it, especially adding a few playoff goals to those numbers. We may all be glad yet that we traded for this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Maybe his injuries were causing him more problems than he was letting on? Nice that he's rounding into form for the playoff run. Hopefully he doesn't dissappear like he was known for doing in Ottawa. Not as much pressure in Montreal for him to score, so he should be able to play a solid two way game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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