With the systems in place in NCAA, which most are defence first, I think we need to look at the end of the season and see how he has progressed physically. He has the height but does he have the muscle mass to boot? My reasoning for this is that he is in a program that preaches defence, defence, defence. If he has gained muscle and is showing great improvement should the Flames look at moving him into the AHL where his offensive talents could flourish more?
Now, I say this because Burke has made it clear that half of our UFAs are maybe getting signed, this will open up a lot of spots for AHLers to make the jump and the Heat may have a few positions open up which could allow for more minutes for someone like Janowski. He would still be taught all the defensive aspects of the game but being in a more offensive system wouldn't hurt, especially if we have the likes of Gaudreau, Agostino making the jump to the A next year. It would not hurt for him to start seeing minutes with higher end talent and learn the Calgary system. Maybe give him second PP minutes along with 3rd line? Again, only if his body could handle it.....Thoughts?
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