ShakyWalton Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Good opening post OP. I think when you are young stuff like this can really eat away at your confidence and connection to the team. I like the idea of Benning and Linden having a meeting with him. Also, I hope Shink uses it as a motivator to come to camp and kick some ass. There will be lots of competition for spots over the next few years however I think Shink has a great shot at making the team. Me too..Hunter also said that Willie drafted him for the Tigers when he was 14..I think he will fit right in with Medicine Hat West..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I agree thats tough for a youmg player Not a way to build team loyalty for the future. If I were Benning and Linden and I had to do some damage control I would fly him out for a dinner and explain the situation be upfront and try and build some buy back. That would be the classy move. I wish his name did not come out in the rumours. I hope the Cnaucks can redeem themselves here. I dont know ? What do you think is more likely in a business climate: 1. Flying a teenager across the continent for a dinner date to apologize for offering his services to another team. or 2. Do nothing, and expect that a soon to be professional player, starts acting like one and takes this kind of thing in stride. Before answering, think about what happened to the climate around the team last time management bent over the barrel for a young player ... *cough Cody Hodgson *cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I don't this is an opportunity for him to prove Benning and company wrong for trying to shop him. It's a business, sometimes your name gets thrown around. Just worry about your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madwolf Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 If Hunter lets a trade rumor effect him, he doesn't have the mental toughness to play NHL hockey. I do think he's mentally tough though, and he'll prove it to us all. Can't wait to see that kid up in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Benning said he didn't offer 2firsts and Hunter. Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocosdad Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Media reports. Enough said. Somebody made that up. If that was the real offer, somebody would have lost their job. Either Benning for making it or Tallon for turning it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I was thinking 2 firsts and Shink was gross over payment. Figured we either dodged a bullet, or it was BS. Glad it was BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's not that they were trying to trade Shinkaruk, it's that they wanted the 1st overall pick. They weren't trying to just get rid of him. Either way it's a business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 All we can do is hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Glad Benning cleared it up -- he said he never offered that deal. Friedman and whoever else came up with it was plain wrong, like many of us tried to say since it came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSecretIsMe Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I agree thats tough for a youmg player Not a way to build team loyalty for the future. If I were Benning and Linden and I had to do some damage control I would fly him out for a dinner and explain the situation be upfront and try and build some buy back. That would be the classy move. I wish his name did not come out in the rumours. I hope the Cnaucks can redeem themselves here. I dont know ? I completely agree, it gives a great impression and strengthens the relationship between the player and the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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