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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I don't get the attraction of Shinkaruk. Don't get me wrong, I think he is a good prospect, and easily in the top end of Calgary's system, but I don't see enough in his game that suggests he will project to be a top-six forward, or in the top-five of this list. Shinkaruk does not have anything like the tool set possessed by Jankowski, which I think sets him fairly entrenched in the top-three.
Shinkaruk is a wildcard. It's great to have a few of these players in the system.
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Really? Shinkaruk has gorgeous edgework in his skating, an elite compete level to battle and win in corners and then make strong plays, and great goal-scoring sense and skill to tip point shots. Showed excellent hands in tight and has a backhand that resembles Crosby himself. In fact his whole game oozes of Crosby, you can see the influence - not a bad player to emulate for someone his size.
I still have Kylington and Andersson ahead of him on my list (but my top 5 doesn't have Gillies) but this young man impressed me a lot. Could end up a 55-65 point forward. Two-way play seemed to be his weakness which ought to improve with experience.