LW Hunter Shinkaruk (2013, 24th, VAN; 2016 traded, CGY)

[tfong]

Is he a winger or a center? Most websites have him listed as a center but I see he plays wing alot?

 

[InjuredChoker]

Is he a winger or a center? Most websites have him listed as a center but I see he plays wing alot?

Winger.

 

[R S]

Is he a winger or a center? Most websites have him listed as a center but I see he plays wing alot?

He's played wing all season, for the most part. Guys like Curtis Valk (his current center) and Elgin Pearce have been the top two guys in the middle for the Tigers much of the year.

 

[R S]

I have only seen him play in the under 18s and a few other times being out east, but from everything I have seen/heard his skating looking to be very explosive.

Craig Button mention that he was an elite level skater a couple months ago I believe.

I haven't seen him enough to form my own opinion though.

I never said he wasn't explosive. He is. In game one of the playoffs he was in a race for the puck with Duncan Siemens and they essentially tied the race for the puck. Not too bad for a guy that's about 5'11, compared to an elite skater with long legs like a 6'4 Duncan Siemens.

He's just got an odd stride. It's choppy and will need to be refined a bit to get to that next level as a pro, if you ask me.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

Bump- Is Jeff Skinner a fair comparison?

 

[puckfan13]

Bump- Is Jeff Skinner a fair comparison?

Meh. Skinner is a really gifted skater which makes him pretty unique. His agility is almost unparalleled. I thought the Versteeg one wasn't bad, but I'd probably say Loui Eriksson if I had to make one.

 

[R S]

Bump- Is Jeff Skinner a fair comparison?

That's the one I use all the time. Both players are good skaters, just have odd ways of skating. Skinner's edgework is out of this world, while Shinkaruk's is somewhat similar.

 

[arsmaster*]

That's the one I use all the time. Both players are good skaters, just have odd ways of skating. Skinner's edgework is out of this world, while Shinkaruk's is somewhat similar.

I think he compares better with a guy like Eberle. Hunter's a better skater at the same stage, but Jordan's skating is vastly improved from his junior days.

The Loui Eriksson comp seems strange to me, the guys is a 6'2" two way winger. I don't see Shinkaruk in that vein at all.

 

[1972]

Matt Duchene ?

 

[Leafs87]

I think he will be the steal of the draft

 

[Baemon Severson*]

That's the one I use all the time. Both players are good skaters, just have odd ways of skating. Skinner's edgework is out of this world, while Shinkaruk's is somewhat similar.

So should I expect him to do 360s with the puck?

Seriously, the Devils are most likely going to pick 9-11 so I'd love to pick him up. Great shot, nice speed, good agility, elite edgework, quick hands. I guess his only deficiencies are size, defense and physicality?

 

[CerebralGenesis]

come to NJ

 

[Leafs87]

So should I expect him to do 360s with the puck?

Seriously, the Devils are most likely going to pick 9-11 so I'd love to pick him up. Great shot, nice speed, good agility, elite edgework, quick hands. I guess his only deficiencies are size, defense and physicality?

Size yes, but he has filled out quite a bit this year, and he is a pretty aggressive player for his size

 

[Hockeygirl95*]

If the Flames pick in the 8-10 range I really want them to grab Shinkaruk.

 

[DKQ]

The comparison I use is Patrick Marleau

 

[Juxtaposer]

The comparison I use is Patrick Marleau

Maybe 17 year old Patrick Marleau.

 

[Jtown]

I really think he could be a good player. The top 9 in this draft is pretty good. After that its hit or miss.

As a flyers fan this is the guy i want the most, if nurse doesn't drop to us.

 

[LastWordArmy]

http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/04/20/hunter-shinkaruk-2013-nhl-draft-player-profile-11/

We have him ranked 11th.

Throughout his three years in the WHL, Hunter Shinkaruk has been a dynamic offensive forward for the Medicine Hat Tigers. There was some question as to how Shinkaruk would do this season after the graduation of linemate Emerson Etem, but Shinkaruk excelled, taking over the team captaincy and becoming the primary scoring threat with 37 goals and 86 points in 64 games.

 

[UpsideHockey]

I think he will be the steal of the draft

I think he'll be right up there for that title.

The Next Ones in depth profile is now live on Shinkaruk, even with a cross-sports comparison.
(Link)

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*The Next Ones 2013 NHL Draft Guide (Free at THW))

 

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY*]

I can see us taking him at #9 and wouldn't mind one bit if we did.

 

[jgthibault]

For me, Shinkaruk is the best forward players of the second group. For the first round, I see 3 groups

Group 1 (in no particular order)

Drouin
McKinnon
Barkov
Monahan
Nichushkin
Lindholm

Group 2 (big margin between group 1 and 2)

Shinkaruk (leader of this group)
Lazar
Domi
Rychel

and the other

 

[DJB]

Bump- Is Jeff Skinner a fair comparison?

It's bang on if you ask me. Been using that one too.

 

[hbk]

It's bang on if you ask me. Been using that one too.

I concur; especially the way he uses his edges. Very similar to Skinner.

 

[R S]

I've used the Skinner comparison for a long time. But, I've also thrown Parise out there a little bit too.

 

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY*]

I honestly think he'll end up with the Devils at #9, unless someone like Monahan/Lindholm/Nichushkin slips, wich I don't see happening.