With Kris Versteeg currently listed as week-to-week, the Calgary Flames elected to reward one of the Stockton Heat's top forwards with an opportunity to showcase himself (hopefully) for the foreseeable future.
And honestly, there isn't anyone more suited for this opportunity than Hunter Shinkaruk, who is back on his way to the NHL.
The #Flames have recalled Hunter Shinkaruk from the @AHLHeat ~ https://t.co/vSwXaEraEM pic.twitter.com/sxWT5L54A3
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 5, 2016
The loss of Vertseeg - although a depth forward on this team - obviously disrupts a variety of elements that made the initial signing a valuable one.