You simply don't take a risk on Jankowski when you're in the position that the Flames were. One of the big reasons Feaster and Weisbrod were both let go IMO.
The verdict hasn't gotten any better either what with the pace of his "development." Very unlikely he ever plays. He needed to basically double his production from last year to get in line with NHL-E levels of basic NHL players. He is at the same points pace as last year, no where near projecting to be a player let alone a top six player.
It's still too early to categorically call him a bust but it's never been closer. Unless he truly explodes next year then it's bust.
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