Nothing wrong with this trade. The Flames are trying to balance their talent pool, they're too natural center heavy, so they traded for a guy that's played both wings.
Hunter looks like he's trending up Granlund really looked like he was starting to stagnate here.
Plus the Flames get a player who's waiver eligible for longer.
I'm not blown away by Shinkaruk by any stretch, but this is a dice role trade, gambling from a position of strength to address a real weakness on this team.
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Dude has an odd stride and shot in some of those. I don't know if it's genius edges and release or just horrible, but on occasion he looks sorta stiff legged and shoots like he's playing road hockey.
If I hadn't watched Benning GM the Canucks for the last couple seasons I wouldn't get it from a Canuck perspective, but I have watched, so I do get it.
They are trying to fast track a rebuild by acquiring Baertschi/Etem/Granlund type players. I don't think it's going to work, and eventually they will have to blow it right up.
I wish I could wish Granlund all the best, but I really can't now that he's a dirty disgusting Canuck, so that sucks, but that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
Hopefully Shrinky develops into a star for the Flames.
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If Shinkaruk reaches his ceiling, he’ll develop into a Jeff Skinner type – undersized winger with superior edge control and offensive instincts.
Despite that potential, Shinkaruk hasn’t convinced some scouts he will be an impact point-getter in the NHL. “I see a kid with skill and quickness – the puck doesn’t slow him down – and I have no issues with his compete level, but he needs to add strength and win battles,” a scout said. “He can be pushed off pucks with ease and also has trouble getting inside. I see more of a future third-line guy than a top-six. Don’t think he has the elite skill to beat guys at the next level, so he is going to have to get stronger and use his speed to be a good two-way player.”
Shinkaruk’s elite skating ability and willingness to defend will eventually lead to a spot in the NHL. If he doesn’t develop as the Canucks hope, he’ll still be a useful third-liner who can score 30-plus points and forecheck with vigor.
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Hunter Shinkaruk, Calgary Flame: "Right now I’m just so excited. I’ll have a smile on my face, ear-to-ear, all day. It’s been great.”
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Shinkaruk (cont): "That chance to put on that jersey, that jersey that I watched and looked up to is pretty cool." #Flames
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First person Shinkaruk called after learning of the trade? His mom: "She was crying she was so excited." #Flames
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