Thread: [News] With the #22 overall pick the Flames select LW/RW Emile Poirier
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Old 07-01-2013, 08:30 AM   #284
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The info on Shinaruk not really wanting to join the Flames is 100% true and the org knew it. He didn't want to immediately be behind Sven and Gaudreau as they are similar players. He will still be a 30 goal scorer in the league I think

Poirer looked absolutely stoked to be drafted by the Flames. Same with Monahan
Thanks for the info. Was curious why he was passed by us.

EDIT: I don't think TSN interviewed him. Does he speak English? Haven't read any articles, etc.
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