Flames acquire Kerby Rychel from Montreal for Hunter Shinkaruk

[Mr.Coffee]

neither of these players will play in the NHL in any sort of sustained period so this trade really doesn't matter.

[CroFlames]

Rychel probably puts up more points in his sparse callups this seasin than Stajan did in 82 games.

For a quarter of the cost.

[cannon7]

Rychel definitely hasn't lived up to expectations. But he still has all the tools needed to be an effective bottom-six NHLer. Shinkaruk on the other hand is top-six or bust.

[dammage79]

I really think Rychel walks out of camp with the #4 lw locked up.

Rychel-Ryan-Lazar or whoever.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I really think Rychel walks out of camp with the #4 lw locked up.

Rychel-Ryan-Lazar or whoever.

Does he skate well enough?

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

Does he skate well enough?

Well enough - yes.

But skating isn’t his strong suit (nor is it really a weakness). It just isn’t how he plays the game effectively. He gets in front of the net and battles and tips pucks. And he isn’t afraid to drop the mitts.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by cannon7

Rychel definitely hasn't lived up to expectations. But he still has all the tools needed to be an effective bottom-six NHLer. Shinkaruk on the other hand is top-six or bust.

That's what makes this a great trade for the Flames. Shinkaruk was at the end of the road and Treliving turned him into something that may pay dividends down the road.

[doozwimp]

Rather still have Granlund.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by doozwimp

Rather still have Granlund.

Guessing you didn't bother reading any of the previous pages?

[Reggie Dunlop]

I remember a lot of Shinkaruk supporters (local kid) who lost it when the Flames ib 2013 opted for Poirier instead.

They could've either of Lazar or Rychel.

Klimchuk is still in play, and he was chosen later.