Bonino signed a one-year contract with HK Olimpija Ljubljana of the ICEHL on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Bonino had a goal and four assists in 45 regular-season games with the Rangers in 2023-24 before being placed on unconditional waivers in early February. He didn't get a PTO with any NHL team ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and will head to Europe.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Lands on unconditional waivers
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The Rangers put Bonino on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of contract termination, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Officially demoted to minors
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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 USA Today reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Placed on waivers Thursday
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The Rangers placed Bonino on waivers Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
General manager Chris Drury met with Bonino on 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 has only a goal and four assists in 45 NHL games this season.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Out of action Friday
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Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, Bonino (personal) will miss Friday's tilt versus Vegas.
Bonino has gone 14 games without a point -- the fourth-line center has a goal and five points in 45 games overall this year. With Bonino out, look for Jake Leschyshyn to get into the lineup against the Golden Knights after he was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Expected to play
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Bonino (illness) took line rushes in warmups, indicating he'll play Saturday versus the Bruins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Game-time call Saturday
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Bonino (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday versus Boston, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Bonino was a late scratch for Friday's 5-1 win over Anaheim. He has one goal, four points, five hits and 53 blocks in 27 appearances this season. If Bonino can't play Saturday, Adam Edstrom will probably remain in the lineup.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Late scratch Friday
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Bonino (illness) will not dress Friday against Anaheim, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Nabs helper Monday
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Bonino registered an assist against Dallas on Monday.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Set to play Tuesday
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Bonino (illness) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Flames, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Game-time call Tuesday
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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.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Dealing with illness
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Bonino didn't practice Monday because of an illness.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Will play Thursday
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Bonino (lower body) is good to play Thursday versus Nashville, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Has lower-body injury
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Bonino is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and missed Wednesday's practice as a result.
Bonino has no points, one hit and eight blocks in three contests 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.
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Rangers' Nick Bonino: Signing with Rangers
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Bonino signed a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Rangers on Saturday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.
Bonino should 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 pivot has 158 goals and 195 assists in his 15-year NHL career.
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Penguins' Nick Bonino: Lifted from LTIR
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Bonino (kidney laceration) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Bonino wasn't in the lineup past March 9 due to 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.
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Penguins' Nick Bonino: Placed on long-term injured reserve
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Bonino (kidney laceration) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to March 9.
Bonino is eligible to return for the final two games of the regular season but that isn't a sure thing. Bonino underwent surgery following his injury versus the Islanders and there is currently no timetable for his return. He has 10 goals and 19 points in 62 games this season.
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Penguins' Nick Bonino: Out week-to-week
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Bonino (kidney laceration) is out week-to-week, according to coach Mike Sullivan, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Bonino was injured Thursday against the Islanders and underwent surgery. He was picked up at the trade deadline and managed to get into three games with the Penguins, averaging 9:50 TOI per game without a point. Bonino had 10 goals and 19 points in 59 games with the Sharks before the trade. He is expected to be released from the hospital Saturday.
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Penguins' Nick Bonino: Sent to Pittsburgh
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The Penguins acquired Bonino from the Sharks in exchange for Arvid Henrikson, a conditional 2024 fifth-round selection and a 2023 seventh-round pick Friday.
Montreal was also involved in the trade to help with the Penguins' salary-cap situation, picking up Tony Sund and the Sharks' fifth-round pick in 2024 in the process. Bonino played a couple of seasons with Pittsburgh back in the team's Stanley Cup winning seasons of 2015-16 and 2016-17. The 34-year-old has 10 goals and 19 points in 59 games this season.
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Sharks' Nick Bonino: Ends five-game slump
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Bonino scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.
Bonino ended his five-game slump with a first-period tally to tie the game at 1-1. The 34-year-old forward has scored at least 10 goals in seven straight seasons and nine of his last 10 campaigns. He's up to 19 points, 84 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 57 outings overall, playing mainly in a middle-six role.
