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Originally Posted by FlamingLonghorn
Yes, unfortunately at the time we didn't think we would tank and get a top 10 the next year. It was the only they saw that we could get a potential #1 center. As long as Jankowski pans out it shouldn't be that big of a deal, can always trade a forward for a D later if too many of our forward prospects pan out.
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I agree that plays into it and I'm still not writing off Jankowski but when I look at our prospect depth it's a thin on well rounded defensemen and Maatta would have filled that void nicely.
The original Young Guns were based mostly on a group of young forwards and Derek Morris. They really didn't turn the corner until guys like Regehr, Gauthier, Lydman, Leopold came into the picture.