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Originally Posted by sureLoss
He had an interview with the Flames
https://twitter.com/CruickshankCH/st...98290994708481
Buffalo interviewed him multiple times according to that tweet and still passed on him at #8 and #16
Phoenix passed on him at #12 even though interviewing him multiple times...
No mention about Columbus interviewing him but they passed on him at #14 and # 19
It is more than likely he left a bad impression with the Flames in his one interview |
I was reading threads in HF (I know, I know) and apparently he did not fare well in the interview process and teams were concerned about his character. To be fair this kid was not universally loved by all scouts as I had read about the attitude concerns and lack of well rounded game.
NHL Scout for ESPN Grant Sonier had him ranked lower than he was actually picked;
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26.)Hunter Shinkaruk
Shinkaruk is another player whom I have lower on my list compared to most projections. I have nothing personal against Shinkaruk, but think he has to make a few small -- but very important -- changes to his game in order to play in the NHL. He will need to show a greater willingness in winning loose puck battles and in playing both sides of the puck. His offensive thinking and skills are very good, and he has an excellent shot. In order for those skills to be effective at the NHL level, he will need more overall determination.
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I know TSN and some fans are taking shots at the Flames for not taking him but he was passed over after the Flames picked as well which shows that few teams in the league had him amongst the top picks on their list. The Flames likely had the same concerns all the other teams had that passed over him.