Summer is almost over meaning things within the NHL are right around the corner. The Montreal Canadiens decided to participate in some of the minor news headlines of August in making that trade for Hunter Shinkaruk and then signing him to a one-year contract. It’s essentially a ‘Prove It’ deal for the 2013 first-round pick who is now with his third NHL organization.
He may not get the chance to prove anything right away as he has a slew of forwards ahead of him who the Habs will want to pay attention to this season.