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Originally Posted by Tinordi
I don't know how you could watch Monahan and Janko and conclude that Janko has the higher upside.
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Pretty simple actually. Jankowski displays a very similar skill set to Monahan, even superior in some ways. He's just adapting to the incredible growth spurt he went through and will only get better as he gains confidence in his body and skills. Monahan has been playing top end hockey for the better part of his life and has had systems and certain behaviors drilled into him which has given him an edge of having a complete game. These are things that can be learned and Jankowski is just being exposed to these systems. Jankowski has got to where he is on raw skill and instincts and will only improve as a player as he learns the systems. The only thing I see holding him back is his willingness to step up, play physical and get his nose dirty. Having said that, Joe Nieuwendyk was never a player to initiate physical play and he did pretty good in the NHL. Monahan and Jankowski are going to be a great one two punch for years to come. Add in Reinhart and Knight and the position of weakness the Flames had two short years ago is quickly becoming a strength.