Here's the frustrating thing about this debate.
At the time of the draft we knew
- Jankowski would take longer to reach the NHL by virtue of where he was playing and the fact he was going the college route.
- There would be players that reached the NHL sooner than him.
So what's changed? Things have played out exactly as anticipated
- Some players have reached the NHL faster
- Janko is developing in college on a longer path
Nothing should be unexpected or surprising here.
Why are some in such a rush to judge this pick NOW? What is the harm in waiting until the kid at least turns pro and gets an NHL chance? That's all that is being said. No one is saying "THIS KID IS GOING TO BE AN ALLSTAR NO DOUBT!" They are just saying wait and see how things play out.
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