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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Jankowski
Top end: Thornton
Bottom end: Otto
Likely end as far as the Flames are concerned: the 2nd round pick in 2017 #51 overall (or lower if there is expansion) when he signs with the team of his choice after his long development cycle.
Chances are he won't be NHL or AHL ready after this season (Comment here please New Era)
That means he will play the full 4 years of his NCAA eligibility and then at no cost to himself be able to sign with whatever team best suits him.
The Flames would have to consider if his top end is closer to Bouma or maybe Cracknell than Otto and whether they would rather have the 2nd round pick. Ie the Flames might not want to sign him..... kind of what the Hawks did with Hayes.
Every time Cracknell is sent down by the Blues the Flames could claim him.
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Wow, it is obvious that you don't like the kid but come on, if you can't see the kind of talent that is there I suggest you check him out again! The kid has the god given talent to be very effective at the next level and most likely the NHL. Let him grown into his body and then watch out.
Also when comparing him to Poirier, two very different leagues, two very different systems, I think if you had placed Jankowski in the QMJHL he would have put up some serious points, it is far more offensive and you are playing against boys, not fully grown men who play much more refined, defensive systems.