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Calgary4LIfe · 07-11-2016, 01:13 PM

I still much prefer Poirier over Shinkaruk. That hasn't changed.

I think Poirier's exceptional speed and bigger frame, coupled with his feistiness, just makes me believe he is still the superior prospect. He just had a disappointing year (which shouldn't be disregarded), but I do expect him to rebound. Now, if Shinkaruk has another good year and Poirier another bad one, then I will probably be swayed.

As for their respective offensive acumen, I still go with Poirier. Shinkaruk is definitely 'flashier' - always has been. Poirier is more north/south, but occasionally very flashy as well (remember his 4 goal game in his last season in the Q? That one goal.. just jaw-dropping). I think Poirier's offensive game is more translatable than Shinkaruk's offensive game.

My money is still very much on Poirier.

07-11-2016, 01:13 PM	#56
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I still much prefer Poirier over Shinkaruk. That hasn't changed. I think Poirier's exceptional speed and bigger frame, coupled with his feistiness, just makes me believe he is still the superior prospect. He just had a disappointing year (which shouldn't be disregarded), but I do expect him to rebound. Now, if Shinkaruk has another good year and Poirier another bad one, then I will probably be swayed. As for their respective offensive acumen, I still go with Poirier. Shinkaruk is definitely 'flashier' - always has been. Poirier is more north/south, but occasionally very flashy as well (remember his 4 goal game in his last season in the Q? That one goal.. just jaw-dropping). I think Poirier's offensive game is more translatable than Shinkaruk's offensive game. My money is still very much on Poirier.