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Montreal Canadiens: Rookie excitement and a Nikita Scherbak surge

By Omar L

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 13: Montreal Canadiens right wing Nikita Scherbak (38) celebrates after scoring during the third period of the NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens on March 13, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 13: Montreal Canadiens right wing Nikita Scherbak (38) celebrates after scoring during the third period of the NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens on March 13, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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1) What did you make of the Hunter Shinkaruk trade and what do you think he needs to do to turn his career around within the Montreal Canadiens organization?

Nick Lariviere: I think that trade was a swap of AHL players who may step up in a change of scenery. I personally liked Rychel, but I believe Shinkaruk will be a good add for Laval. Especially the speed he can bring.

Zachary Cook: Kerby Rychel might have a better shot to be a full-time NHLer down the right, just because of his style of play, but with that being said, I’ve always loved the skill that Shinkaruk brought to the table, so you could say this is a bit of a home run potential trade for the Canadiens. Both players have put up respectable numbers at the AHL level, and a change of scenery could certainly benefit both of these former first-round picks.

Kamal Rehman: It’s most likely a move for Laval more than a move for the big club. What I know about Shinkaruk is that he does have a nose for the net and can skate. Although his minor league numbers don’t scream that he’s ready to burst onto the NHL scene. He’s been scratched at the AHL level for not exactly having his head in the game. That’s a concern. Seeing as he is a left winger it may be tough for him to play for the Habs. The good thing is that he is said to have a good attitude and as we all know, attitude is everything.

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