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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
Granlund: 1st season after draft 25g, 21a = 46 pts in 52 games
Shinkaruk 1st season after draft 16g, 15a = 31 pts in 74 games
Granlund 2nd season after draft 18 pts in 48 NHL games and 17 pts 21 AHL games.
Shinkaruk 2nd season after draft 0 pts in 1 NHL game and 39 pts in 45 AHL games.
Granlund 3rd season after draft 7 pts in 31 NHL games and 9 pts in 12 AHL games.
Two years into development Granlund was further ahead and put up better numbers.
They are roughly the same size.
Even though Granlund is a centre, he's best suited for LW, which is what Shinkaruk plays.
Shinkaruk has had a history of attitude problems, Granlund has never.
I think this trade is much smaller scale than people think. It was an opportunity to trade a player buried on the roster for one who has an extra 2 years before RFA to see if he pans out.
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You are missing the fact that Shinkaruk underwent significant surgery, which affected his game total and point total. He's simply a better prospect, plays a more desirable position, and, yes, has a better contract.
Granlund wasn't earning his keep here. He is the fifth best centre on the Flames roster.