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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I am high on Jankowski and love the pick, but it is because I am buying what Feaster was peddling? You may not like the pick, but don't try and rationalize that the only reason I (or others) like it is because we drank Feaster's Kool-aid.
I like Jankowski regardless of what Feaster had to say about him. Why? Because I read the scouting reports. I watch the occasional game when I can. I watch whatever highlights are available. I watched him in 2 prospect camps. I like to read what others write down about him who have been able to follow him better. I base my 'like' for the pick on a variety of factors, and NONE of them have anything to do at all with Feaster.
How about I just turn the argument around and say: "The only fathomable reason someone wouldn't like the Jankowski pick was because they don't like Feaster."
How true would that be for you? Ridiculous argument, wouldn't you agree?
There are some very good reasons to really like Jankowski. There are some really good reasons not to like him either. I can understand both sides. However, Feaster is not a reason to support either side.
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You are seriously getting this defensive over what I wrote? I don't know you at all so my comments certainly aren't directed by you. But the overwhelming consensus following the selection was that people HATED the pick. A few Feaster speeches later many were applauding it. Generally the same people touting "intellectual honesty". You may not drink the Koolaid, but many did.
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I am disappointed by Jankowski's production this year, but it still seems premature to me to get bent out of shape about it. Jankowski really is a unique player—a one-of-a-kind draft pick, given his history, and because of this, tracking his development by way of comparison to other players (attempting to find similar players) is fraught with problems. I really believe that even if he turns out to be a good NHL player, we will not see it until he is 22 or 23 years old.
What do you mean by this? Your last sentence doesn't really reflect what I am reading on the board, from even the most optimistic observers. I see a number of posters who like the pick and have high hopes that Jankowski will be a top-six forward in the NHL. These posters see a skill set and potential size combination that has them think he could top-out as a top-line centre. Can you point to anyone who is EXPECTING all of this to happen? Based on what I have seen, everyone has been pretty cautiously optimistic about him, but also recognise that a very high level of patience is required to see this pick through.
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Why is Jankowski so unique? Because he played in high school? He was unique when we drafted him. Now he is a second year college student now. He should be judged against other second year college student's.
I am not writing him off. But he hasn't progressed to the point that you would expect given the time he has had. Both in terms of point production and in his play. He has been pretty terrible for a large chunk of the season.