(Article)Canucks’ top prospect Hunter Shinkaruk aims to make hometown Flames pay for passing on him twice in NHL draft

[wshdrvvn]

Fantastic outlook.  Let's hope it turns out to be true.  Or that he gets linemates that can give him some space.

[nuck nit]

It will be fun watching him light up the Flame tonight.

[Bananas]

Shinkaruk wants to play for the flames? Bust. Trade him while we can!

[Silfverberg Snipes]

He was disappointed he wasn't picked by the FLAMES?? Wow. I'd be damn happy if they were my hometown team and they passed on me in the condition they're in...

[mancaesar]

I sure hope the rumours of character issues are wrong. Unfortunately history seems to show that there are often grains of truth to stuff like this. He seems grounded so far in the very very small sample size I've seen of him. Love the chip on his shoulder. Let's hope that's all it is.

[Pears]

I sure hope the rumours of character issues are wrong. Unfortunately history seems to show that there are often grains of truth to stuff like this. He seems grounded so far in the very very small sample size I've seen of him. Love the chip on his shoulder. Let's hope that's all it is.

[Maniwaki Canuck]

On HF Boards they weren't happy Feaster picked Poirier over Shinkaruk.

[Ossi Vaananen]

It's good that he's motivated, though I've been underwhelmed with his performance in the young stars thus far. He seems to fall into an awkward category of being too good for junior but not yet ready for the NHL. We'll see how he fairs with NHL level competition, as his point production already shows he's beaten junior which could make this year of development a lost one if he continues to play against the same level of competition.

I found the last paragraph most interesting, as the Canucks only have 36 players + young star invites attending main camp. I like the smaller number, as in previous years the 50+ players would mean two squads and limited showing. With the smaller number of players, it should give the young players good exposure.

Anyone know if Ronalds Kenins will be attending main camp?

[OrrFour]

I'm worried that we drafted another mason raymond.

At least hunter was developed in whl tho.

[ChuckNORRIS4Cup]

More like Kassian who......

[Apple Juice]

He was disappointed he wasn't picked by the FLAMES?? Wow. I'd be damn happy if they were my hometown team and they passed on me in the condition they're in...

[Nino]

So he wanted to play for the flames.... LOL.

[Canuck Surfer]

Gonna need linemates that give him space. He's no Fleury/Marchand type.

But i think he can flourish under Torts, as did St. Louis.

[Drouin]

NIce post TO! Dead to the point...

Speaking of Flames fans; Burke suggested that Calgary had the best draft of anyone. Of course he also said he would take Morgan Rielly over Yakupov if he had the chance...

[BureisBest]

Love this kid's competitive drive. He just loves hockey, loves scoring goals, and plain loves being on the ice. He will be very successful, it just may take a bit longer, but he will get there.

[higgyfan]

Kid need too learn to temper his game. All that stick slamming and huffing indicates he was trying to hard and getting down on himself. It's great that he's so passionate, but he real needs stop it from affecting his game negatively.

[Plum]

I would be pissed if my hometown passed me on me aswell.

[higgyfan]

I would be pissed if my hometown passed me on me aswell.

[Angry Goose]

Seriously see this kid being a Canucks 'Patty Kane' without the off the ice antics. Fun to watch him do his thing on the ice.

An excellent late 1st round pick and will hopefully be that solid top end playmaker the Canucks will need later down the road.

[Teen Icarus]

Yup, looks like he could be that alleged playmaking winger for Kesler...let's hope he's not too late.