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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Sure, I can agree that the Flames are not better off right now, but why should we even care with regards to a 2012 draft pick? Jankowski was NOT selected to fulfil some sort of mandate to play in 2014, or 2015. (As an aside, I think your projection of "4-5 years away from even getting a cup of coffee" is absurd. Jankowski is probably two-to-three years out AT MOST right now). No matter the statement you can't actually argue that the Flames wouldn't be better off with Maatta or Ceci in the system 4 or 5 years from now, because it is still far, FAR too early to be making declarations about who were the best players selected in the 2012 draft. Your assessment of the Jankowski pick is at best short-sighted and at worst completely irrelevant. In the end, years down the road when ALL the 2012 draft picks are making their most indelible impressions on the face of the NHL is the time to be making such statements about hits and misses. NOT NOW.
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The OP declaring him at worst a 50/50 shot at this point is a-ok though? Even though its "way too early to be making declarations"? Seems pretty hypocritical to me.
In my books, its ill advised to invest in a massive project like this kid with a first round pick when you either need immediate help or have no track record of developing projects in recent history.
If you honestly believe that Jankowski can go from college to NHL in "2-3 years tops" (and actually stick), lets see some comparables to support. I can't see any scenario where he doesn't complete his college years and then does not need at least a year or two in the AHL before he's ready.
I'd really like it if the kid could play for the Flames next year or two as you believe but that's merely a pipe dream, at best. Is there inside information you're aware of that none of us are privy too?