Shinkaruk was already injured by the time Jim took over. He never recovered from that. Gaunce.. he improved only slightly during Jim's tenure, and he ultimately was not NHL calibre, especially since he hasn't been able to advance further with his career after the Canucks. It's really too bad.
I do agree. I would've loved to see Jake flourish with another coach.
As for Lind, Gadj, Jasek, we never had these calibre of players at any one point under Gillis. All of these are probably middle six players.