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Denver Barkey Faces NHL Challenge After Junior Success

9/1/2025

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Story summary

Denver Barkey, a 20-year-old forward drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers, excelled in junior hockey, leading the London Knights to a 2025 Memorial Cup.
He faces significant competition for a roster spot and is expected to begin the 2025-26 season with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Barkey's size and previous health issues, such as mononucleosis, may affect his readiness for the NHL.

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Story summary

Denver Barkey, a 20-year-old forward drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers, excelled in junior hockey, leading the London Knights to a 2025 Memorial Cup.
He faces significant competition for a roster spot and is expected to begin the 2025-26 season with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Barkey's size and previous health issues, such as mononucleosis, may affect his readiness for the NHL.