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868904 · 04-18-2016, 03:31 PM

Sure are a lot of people predicting Shinkaruk in the starting lineup next season. He didn't look out of place to me in his games with the Flames but I didn't see an impact offensive player, which is what he needs to be.

He needs to get quicker and stronger so he can spend more time in the slot, which is where he will need to be to score goals. He's not waiver eligible till 2017 / 2018 season, so he should spend the majority of next season in Stockton to continue to develop. I don't think this will be an issue with him really, as he seems rather fearless. He just needs to develop that consistency and experience to go there all the time.

When Shinaruk makes it to the NHL, he needs to be an impact offensive player. Not just a guy "who gets by".

04-18-2016, 03:31 PM	#192
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Sure are a lot of people predicting Shinkaruk in the starting lineup next season. He didn't look out of place to me in his games with the Flames but I didn't see an impact offensive player, which is what he needs to be. He needs to get quicker and stronger so he can spend more time in the slot, which is where he will need to be to score goals. He's not waiver eligible till 2017 / 2018 season, so he should spend the majority of next season in Stockton to continue to develop. I don't think this will be an issue with him really, as he seems rather fearless. He just needs to develop that consistency and experience to go there all the time. When Shinaruk makes it to the NHL, he needs to be an impact offensive player. Not just a guy "who gets by". __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!