If Shinkaruk makes the team out of camp it would be riding shotgun to Bennett on a more sheltered line. He isn't ready to play on the top line, and that would mean playing his off wing as well, nor is he suited IMO to playing with Backlund on what would be the shutdown unit.
I think it is more likely he is a late cut and first callup, barring a great camp. That being said, if I compare him to Granlund, in terms of flexibility and upside, the Flames win that deal hands down, and Shinkaruk may even be the better fit on our NHL roster right now, though I do think he is nearly, but not quite there.
Poirier may have a better chance because he plays on the RW (as a left shooting RW) and can add more size/physicality. He checks more boxes on the "what are the flames missing" list, and could play on many lines. I feel Hunter needs to be on a scoring line to be effective.
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