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JamesB Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Good to know, haven't really watched too many highlights of him. It almost seems like he's lost a bit of his speed compared to those highlights, but that makes sense with his hip injury and surgery and stuff. I guess we can't really judge him till next season. If he has not recovered his full speed that is a bad sign. It is possible that the hip surgery will have long run effects -- too small to see in normal life, but a split second in the NHL makes a difference. Also, my understanding is that Shinkaruk put on a lot of weight last summer. Even if it is mostly muscle that sometimes slows players down. Anyway, it seems to me that Shinkaruk has dropped down the depth chart among Canuck prospects. Obviously he is behind Horvat (who is not really a prospect any more), Virtanen and McCann, but I have him behind Kennins, Gaunce, Cassels and Jensen as well (although Jensen has also dropped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Good to know, haven't really watched too many highlights of him. It almost seems like he's lost a bit of his speed compared to those hightlights, but that makes sense with his hip injury and surgery and stuff. I guess we can't really judge him till next season. I don't really know about having lost any speed. He never had elite speed but has excellent quickness. He certainly still has that quickness and he still has in the very least the overall speed he had before. I'd probably have to watch more of him to see if he's really lost anything, but I don't think there's anything appreciable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinphase Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 People are down on Shinkaruk because the team needs a goal scorer like him and he's simply not ready yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Judge him on his second season, not this one. Smaller skilled players like him usually have an adjustment period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Judge him on his second season, not this one. Smaller skilled players like him usually have an adjustment period. yeah I'm not judging him till next season after a full year of development in the A and a full of season to train . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two drink minimum Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If Hunter is ready to handle the physical side of the NHL then that is where he should be. I have never been a fan of letting highly skilled players mire in the AHL. AHL really should only be used as an option for a player to mature physically rather than mature skill wise.The best preparation for any young player is to compete at the highest level possible. I think the only thing holding a player like Shink back at this point, is his physical strength. Can he handle the rigours of NHL life and the physical toll it takes. If he can he should be here. He was a first round pick, let him prove his worth at the NHL.The Sedins took almost three full years to get up to NHL strength. They had the skill and desire, they just needed to develop physically. The key for the twins was they were given ample support and oportunity at the NHL level to succeed. And they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hunter is a tough one for me. Usually im pretty good at judging prospects and whatnot but with Hunter its hard to get a read on what hes going to become. I think he will end up being a Gallagher type player eventually which is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If Hunter is ready to handle the physical side of the NHL then that is where he should be. I have never been a fan of letting highly skilled players mire in the AHL. AHL really should only be used as an option for a player to mature physically rather than mature skill wise. The best preparation for any young player is to compete at the highest level possible. I agree Screw Detroit and their proven model for success through the AHL because you know more than they do, TDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I agree Screw Detroit and their proven model for success through the AHL because you know more than they do, TDM Another school of thought is go for the full tank mode the next 6 years and play all of the rookies each season. It has worked so well for Edmonton!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looking at Shinkaruk's highlights, it seems like the kid has a wicked backhand. Does anyone have a current or semi-current AHL highlight package of him so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Not sure he has enough material to compile into a highlight package at the AHL level so far Needs more time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Like Benning said. Hunter's game is about going to the net. He's been largely described as a very North-South player leading up to the draft. He fell out of top 10 status due to having a game that may be tough to translate to NHL success. this is wrong he fell out because he is a project pick, the gms new that and for a 1st rounder that might not be to favourable for a gm right? the gms knew to properly develop shink you have to let him bake in the AHL he should stay for another 3 season imho, a full season on the top line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 hunter bustkaruk. In all seriousness though, he just doesn't have any one trait that will allow him to overcome his size. He doesn't have the greatest hockey iq like horvat does, doesn't have elite speed for someone his size, and his hands are more overrated than not when it comes to game time. Doing it in practice doesn't count. I hope one of these days the Canucks will actually draft a small kid that pans out like a Johnny hockey in Calgary. That guy just has a good head for the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 hunter bustkaruk. In all seriousness though, he just doesn't have any one trait that will allow him to overcome his size. He doesn't have the greatest hockey iq like horvat does, doesn't have elite speed for someone his size, and his hands are more overrated than not when it comes to game time. Doing it in practice doesn't count. I hope one of these days the Canucks will actually draft a small kid that pans out like a Johnny hockey in Calgary. That guy just has a good head for the game Why do u hate canucks prospects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Why do u hate canucks prospects? he's a Flamer fan without a lot going on in his life, his old account name was Go Go Canucks Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Stoch Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 He was a risky pick that we could've afforded since we had 2 first rounders. It makes sense rather than going with another "safe" pick on a guy with a lower offensive ceiling but more NHL size and 2 way ability, we already had Horvat and Gaunce. I'm not counting him out yet but our fans are always asking for these flashy players so there you go. Stop complaining and give him another year or two to show he can do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 funny shinkaruk isnt the smallest guy eait til playoffs johnny hockey will get one hit and his 140 pound body will break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 hunter bustkaruk. In all seriousness though, he just doesn't have any one trait that will allow him to overcome his size. He doesn't have the greatest hockey iq like horvat does, doesn't have elite speed for someone his size, and his hands are more overrated than not when it comes to game time. Doing it in practice doesn't count. I hope one of these days the Canucks will actually draft a small kid that pans out like a Johnny hockey in Calgary. That guy just has a good head for the game So him missing a season with an injury doesn't count? Shink has what they call "big time talent. Put him in a Canucks line and you will see a different player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 hunter bustkaruk. In all seriousness though, he just doesn't have any one trait that will allow him to overcome his size. He doesn't have the greatest hockey iq like horvat does, doesn't have elite speed for someone his size, and his hands are more overrated than not when it comes to game time. Doing it in practice doesn't count. I hope one of these days the Canucks will actually draft a small kid that pans out like a Johnny hockey in Calgary. That guy just has a good head for the game Isn't he 5-11 180lbs at 20 years old? That isn't really that small in my books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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