I don't think Jankowski is that high of a risk anymore, now that he has shown improvement in a good quality league. He has three more years to develop physically and improve his skills in NCAA before going pro. Just looking at what prospects need to make the NHL, and Jankowski has it:
Skating --- check, definitely a good skater
Size ---- 6'4 and still growing, check
Hockey Sense ----- check
So ya, I would say the risk factor on Jankowski has gone down considerably this year. The reason he was labelled "boom/bust" had more to do with the league he was drafted out of. He may not ever before a top center, but there is a good chance that with his skating, puck skills, and size he will be an NHLer. I really liked the pick then and I still like it now
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