Nick Bonino - NHL News & Rumors

Hangs up skates Bonino has announced the end of his playing career, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports on Wednesday.

Impact Bonino had six goals and 17 points across 22 regular-season appearances in 2024-25 with the Slovenian team HK Olimpija Ljubljana. Before that stint in Europe, the 37-year-old recorded 159 goals and 358 points in 868 career NHL regular-season games between Anaheim, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Jose, Vancouver, Minnesota and the Rangers. Along the way, he also won two Stanley Cup championships with the Penguins, including in 2016 when he scored four goals and 18 points across 24 postseason outings. Bonino has an opportunity to return to the Penguins as a coach, according to Rorabaugh.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with HK Olimpija Ljubljana Bonino inked a one-year contract with HK Olimpija Ljubljana, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Monday.

Impact Bonino spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Slovenian team, recording six goals and 11 helpers in 22 contests. At 37 years of age, Bonino has likely played his final game in the NHL and figures to retire having logged 868 games for the Ducks, Predators, Penguins, Sharks, Canucks, WIld and Rangers -- including a pair of Stanley Cup championship with Pittsburgh.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Signs in Slovenia Bonino signed a contract with Slovenian team HK Olimpija Ljubljana on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Bonino had a goal and four assists in 45 regular-season games with the Rangers in 2023-24, before they placed him on waivers in early February. He was unable to get a PTO with any NHL team this season and decided to try one season in Europe.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers notes: Jacob Trouba to return, Nick Bonino contract terminated, and more Mika Zibanejad is among the most excited that NHL players will be returning to the Olympics in 2026.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on unconditional waivers The Rangers put Bonino on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of contract termination, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bonino will become an unrestricted free agent once the process is complete. He produced one goal, four assists, 31 shots on net and 78 blocked shots in 45 appearances for New York this season. The 35-year-old forward was waived by the Rangers on Jan. 25 before being sent down to AHL Hartford.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially demoted to minors Bonino was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Friday after passing through waivers. The veteran won't report to the Wolf Pack until after the NHL All-Star break, Vince Z. Mercogliano of...

Impact Bonino had a planned family vacation during the upcoming break, so the Rangers have decided to honor that and allow him to wait until afterward to report to Hartford. The two-time Stanley Cup champion hasn't played in an AHL game since 2011-12 when he was with the Syracuse Crunch. While it's no doubt a tough pill to swallow for the 35-year-old, he should be atop the shortlist of potential call-ups should the need arise in New York.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Chytil skates, Nick Bonino on waivers — changes taking shape for Rangers The Rangers need to make adjustments after starting the season as one of the league's best teams, then sliding backward.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on waivers Thursday The Rangers placed Bonino on waivers Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Bonino met with general manager Chris Drury Thursday morning to notify the forward of the team's decision. The Rangers are not sure what Bonino's next move will be, should he clear waivers. The 35-year-old had only a goal and four assists in 45 games -- going pointless in his last 14 outings.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Friday Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, Bonino (personal) will miss Friday's tilt versus Vegas.

Impact Bonino has gone 14 games without a point, as the fourth-line center has a goal and five points in 45 games. Look for Jake Leschyshyn to get into the lineup, after he was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Bonino (illness) took line rushes in warmups, indicating he'll play Saturday versus the Bruins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Bonino was considered a game-time decision after he was scratched Friday versus the Ducks. The 35-year-old should resume a middle-six role barring another late scratch. With Bonino expected back, Adam Edstrom figures to return to the press box.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Bonino (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday versus Boston, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Impact Bonino was a late scratch for Friday's 5-1 win over Anaheim due to the disease. He has a goal, four points, five hits and 53 blocks in 27 appearances this season. If Bonino can't play Saturday, then Adam Edstrom might remain in the lineup.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Friday Bonino (illness) will not dress Friday against Anaheim, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Bonino was a late scratch Friday and will be replaced in the lineup by Adam Edstrom. Bonino has just four points in 27 games this season. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday in Boston.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYR @ PIT: Nick Bonino Postgame Media Availability | November 22, 2023

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper Monday Bonino registered an assist against Dallas on Monday.

Impact Bonino finally got on the scoresheet after having been blanked for the opening 15 games of the campaign. During his slump, the veteran center managed a meager eight shots. As such, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting the Connecticut native to suddenly start scoring with consistency any time soon.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'A combination of fearlessness and skill': Nobody blocks shots like Rangers' Nick Bonino The Rangers are blessed with some elite shot blockers, but among forwards, no one does it like Bonino.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to play Tuesday Bonino (illness) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Flames, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Bonino will not miss a game after skipping practice Monday. He'll be in his usual fourth-line role, flanked by wingers Barclay Goodrow and Jimmy Vesey.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Bonino will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Calgary, but coach Peter Laviolette seems optimistic about his chances of playing, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today...

Impact Bonino hasn't missed a game due to his illness, but he didn't participate in Monday's practice. The 35-year-old has two shots, a hit and 12 blocks over five contests, though he hasn't appeared on the scoresheet yet this season. Tyler Pitlick might draw into the lineup Tuesday if Bonino is unavailable.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Bonino didn't practice Monday because of an illness.

Impact Bonino is currently listed as day-to-day. He has been credited with two shots on goal and 12 blocked shots in five games this season. It's unclear at this time if Bonino will be available for Tuesday's contest against Calgary. If he can't play, Tyler Pitlick will probably return to the lineup.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Bonino (lower body) is good to play Thursday versus Nashville, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Bonino is set to center the fourth line alongside Barclay Goodrow and Jimmy Vesey. Bonino has no points and eight blocks in three contests in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Rangers: Nick Bonino Pregame Media Availability | October 19, 2023

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Has lower-body injury Bonino is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and missed Wednesday's practice as a result.

Impact Bonino has no points, one hit and eight blocks in three games this season. If he's unavailable for Thursday's game against Nashville, then Jimmy Vesey, who was a healthy scratch Monday, might draw back into the lineup.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signing with Rangers Bonino signed a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Rangers on Saturday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

Impact Bonino appears to slot in as the Rangers' fourth-line center after posting 19 points (10 goals, nine assists) in 62 games between the Sharks and Penguins last season. The 35-year-old Bonino has 158 goals and 195 assists in his 15-year NHL career.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Nick Bonino, Drew O'Connor and Casey DeSmith... - The Athletic Nick Bonino, Drew O’Connor and Casey DeSmith will play for Team USA at IIHF World Championships, the Penguins announced Thursday.

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lifted from LTIR Bonino (kidney laceration) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bonino missed the last month of the season with the injury, and the Penguins missing the playoffs meant he didn't get a chance to return. The 35-year-old forward is set to be a free agent this summer, and it's possible a number of teams would be interested in signing him as a solid defensive center in a bottom-six role. He had 19 points in 62 contests between the Sharks and the Penguins in 2022-23.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins notes: Jeff Petry's return appears imminent; Nick Bonino skating individually Jeff Petry used the word “frustrating” three times to describe his thoughts toward an injury-plagued first season with the Penguins after Mo...

MARCH 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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