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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Don't know how anyone can suggest that with any certainty. At no point, even early on in his College career, Jankowski has never looked out of place. He's been a College player since he arrived. Those guys went through the program before they were drafted, Mark would have went after his draft year.
If he had looked out of place at any point, especially his first year, I might agree with you, but I'm puzzled how anyone can come to that conclusion.
At this stage he has 8 points in 12 games, If he had 2 more points I'd be pleased. More than half a season left, plenty of time to make up some points.
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I am not saying it with certainty. After watching him when I can for the past 3 years, it still looks like he is not really driving offensive play. Yes there are flashes, but a lot of it is the work of his linemates. 4 of his 8 points this year are secondary assists and watching the highlights arguably he had little to do with the goals.
Yes down the line it may all click for him but IMO perhaps having the freedom of having more offensive creativity in a lower level might have given more confidence and understanding of what to do at a higher level, because sometimes, in my eyes, he just stands in the offensive zone while his wingers are the ones creating the offense.
edit: I still think he has the tools to be an NHLer, I am just concerned about his offence.