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Originally Posted by nik-
Why would he be a top 10 pick this year?
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Because he was two days away from being draft eligible this year, because he was rising up the scouts rankings faster than maybe any other player outside the top ten, because he's a 6 foot 4 centre with amazing hands, can shoot the lights out, and skate. So with a full year of development under his belt, there's no reason to think he wouldn't have continued to rise up the rankings, since all he's done since he was drafted is improve.
His toolbox was a tantalizing enough that's most teams were comfortable taking the chance on him in the 20s last year as a 17 year old. It's not like he all of a sudden became a 2nd round talent.
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Originally Posted by Trojan97
I'm not down on Jankowski by any means but to say he will be assured a spot in two years is nuts!!
You simply do not go from Quebec High School hockey to the NHL in 2-3 years, it would be developmental suicide. I agree that five years is too long, if he hasn't made it to the show by then he will likely be a bust. Quickest path for him would be another year of Providence (90% chance of him going back in 14/15 as well) + another full year in the AHL. That third year is MAYBE when he begins to push for an injury call-up.
No matter how you slice it, I don't see how there is any chance in hell that he pushes for a spot on the Flames until late 15/16 at the earliest.
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I should have been more concise with my expectations. My feeling isn't that they should rush him in three years after his draft, and if they want to be patient with him, by all means do that.
But in another two years, he will have completed three seasons in the NCAA. He's putting up solid if unspectacular numbers in a limited role as a freshman this year. Next year, his role will doubtlessly increase, and by year three, I don't see how he won't be the focal point of his team's offence.
At the end of his third year, he should be ready to push for a spot on this team. That is not an unreasonable expectation. If he needs a few months in the AHL, so be it. After three years, he should be turning pro. It doesn't make sense for him to play the full four.