Barkey, who was drafted in the 2023 NHL draft, in the third round, 95th overall has been deemed an elite passer according to eliteprospects.com. He has a great hockey IQ and forced the opposition to draw towards him while he passes to the open man.
Bonk, who is the son of former Ottawa Senator Radek Bonk, was drafted in the first round of 2023, 22nd overall. The 19-year-old defenseman has been labelled as an elite shutdown defenseman who controls the blueline and has a great shot. During 17 games like Barkey, he has scored 7 goals with 9 assists for 16 points.