Forward crop in WHL seems historically bad... I think Shinkaruk will be fine, think he will stay in the top 15-20. Compared him to Hishon/Boychuk before in terms of his draft journey before - two slick offensive players who are late birthdays and had big seasons the year before their draft year and then fell back down a bit on draft day from their initial ranking.
I don't know that I would call it historically bad. There have been years where no WHL forwards were drafted in the top 20 (last year and 2001 spring to mind), this year I think Shinkaruk and Lazar both have shots to go top 10, and both are very likely to go top 20. It is a pretty weak draft for dub forwards after these two, though.
if you wanna follow me on twitter, i'll be doing these on a semi-consistent basis when prospects have big nights/score highlight reel goals/whatever. quality isn't great, but i'll have them up much faster than the official sites (usually the night of).
I made the Kessel comparison extremely early on because of the similarities in their respective drafts and talent not on their playing style and looks... Okay I lied they do share a resemblance, but that's not to offend Shinkaruk
Maybe someone who watches MH regularly could help me with this, I was wondering how well Shinkaruk plays center. I keep hearing him brought up as a potential center to play with Kessel for the Leafs, but Ive only seen him play wing when I watched the Tigers. Could he be an NHL center?
Maybe someone who watches MH regularly could help me with this, I was wondering how well Shinkaruk plays center. I keep hearing him brought up as a potential center to play with Kessel for the Leafs, but Ive only seen him play wing when I watched the Tigers. Could he be an NHL center?
When he first came into the league he was a center. Played their off and on, but I know he can play the position. For me, I think he's better suited as a winger.
When he first came into the league he was a center. Played their off and on, but I know he can play the position. For me, I think he's better suited as a winger.
In there something specific that makes you think he's better on the wing?
In there something specific that makes you think he's better on the wing?
I just think he's better suited to score from the wing. Also, I think having him on the wing allows him to be a bit more creative offensively without having to worry so much about checking as a C.
I don't know that I would call it historically bad. There have been years where no WHL forwards were drafted in the top 20 (last year and 2001 spring to mind), this year I think Shinkaruk and Lazar both have shots to go top 10, and both are very likely to go top 20. It is a pretty weak draft for dub forwards after these two, though.
Sorry, should have clarified, I mean depth-wise moreso. Everyone knows about Lazar and Shinkaruk, those are basically the only two on the table, I'd be very shocked if another WHL player from this year made it to the NHL.
Sorry, should have clarified, I mean depth-wise moreso. Everyone knows about Lazar and Shinkaruk, those are basically the only two on the table, I'd be very shocked if another WHL player from this year made it to the NHL.
You mean, regarding first rounders, or the entire eligible WHL 2013 NHL draft class? Because I have a few names in mind that I would beg to differ...
