Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 NHL Mock Draft: Pick #6

Hey all! Welcome to another instalment of Arctic Ice Hockey's annual NHL Mock Draft.

Over the next thirty days, we will attempt to telepathically channel the minds of NHL General Managers as they complete their final rankings in preparation for the 2013 NHL Draft being held June 30, 2012 in Newark, NJ.

Without further adieu, we present our loyal readers with the sixth overall pick of Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 Mock Draft.

Jay Feaster: With the sixth overall selection in this years draft, the Calgary Flames are pleased to select...

Rankings: CSS (6 NA), ISS (13), TSN (13), Hockey Prospectus (10)

The Skinny: While I have little to no faith that Jay Feaster won't absolutely botch this draft by trading out of the Top-10 and drafting another high school hockey player, the selection of Shinkaruk makes a lot of sense for the Flames.

Hockey Prospectus:

"Shinkaruk has been a top scorer in the WHL over the past two seasons. Despite being a little on the smaller side, he deserves a top 10 ranking, as he possesses an immense amount of unique offensive talent. He moves effortlessly as a skater, showing the ability to gain power from each stride. That allows him to divert more energy to playmaking. His agility makes him tough to check in open ice. He turns his hips a lot, and his wide skating stance makes it difficult to predict where he will move. That said, his speed only ranks as good, not top end. Shinkaruk has rapid hands, and he can be very dangerous due to his creativity and coordination."

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