Things I like about the Jankowski pick
-He's adapted fairly well to the NCAA -- one of the youngest players in the league, still growing into his frame, playing on a bad team and still putting up ~.5 ppg.
-Has NHL size, skating ability and hockey sense.
-The pick addressed the biggest organizational need.
-Got a second rounder from the trade and drafted a player who if he pans out will be a physical second pairing defensemen.
It's unrealistic to expect Jankowski to dominate the NCAA given his age, his team and the adjustment in skill/size from a prep league. Imo, next year will be more telling as he will have had another year to add size and adjust to his own frame and will probably have a bigger role on the team.
|