I've seen more in two games from Shinkaruk than I've seen from Poirier in two years. Still don't think he plays the full season with us next year, but he has as good a shot as anyone. I'd anticipate he plays between 40-60 NHL games, and establishes himself as a full time NHL player by Christmas.
Not writing Emile off by any stretch, but I do not see an explosive super pest in the mold of Alex Burrows when I watch this player.
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