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Thanks to another one of those famous brain cramps by Jim Benning, on February 22nd the Flames were able to acquire Hunter Shinkaruk, 24th overall pick of the 2013 draft at the ultra low cost price of Markus Granlund. Shinkaruk was in the midst of his second AHL season, the first year of his entry-level contract. In 45 games with the Utica Comets of the AHL, Shinkaruk had posted 39 points in 45 games, very respectable numbers for a 21-year-old. It was a pretty surprising acquisition to say the least, as the Flames added a high profile prospect for a forward that was not fitting in at the NHL level.