FlamesNation · Aug 16, 2017
FlamesNation Top 20 Prospects: #13 Hunter Shinkaruk
Photo Credit: Sergei Belski / USA Today SportsThings seemed to be on the upswing for Hunter Shinkaruk when he joined the Flames organization last year. His sophomore effort in the AHL helped to resuscitate his stock as a quality offensive prospect thanks to his 27 goals and 51 points.
Unfortunately for Calgary and the player, Shinkaruk took a step back rather than forward in 2016-17. The lack of progression not only dropped Shinkaruk 11 spaces on our prospect list (from two to 13), but put his future with the organization in doubt.
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