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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Not in the slightest. We're talking about end of season stuff here, where I continue to hope/want Jankowski to be at or just under a PPG, which would be very good numbers for the Friars. If his scoring game doesn't develop this season I'll move my thinking to a third line player. You don't discontinue a players development because he doesn't hit the offensive marks you want.
He's behind were I want his offensive game to be, he's well ahead of where I thought his all around and defensive game would be however. You have to factor in all of that when pondering if a player can make the next jump or not. You have to consider all of a guys game when you sign him. Good thing the Flames see that and don't focus on just numbers when wanting a player to make the jump. They wouldn't have signed Josh Jooris after putting up 12 goals and 28 points after his 3rd season if that was the case.
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LOL, than you go on to explain your change in standards.
Josh Jooris is a pleasant surprise, I think even for Flames management. Hopefully Jankowski can be as good and nobody is writing him off but his progression isn't that great as you admit in saying that you are maybe moving your thinking to a third line player.
I'm not saying he won't make the NHL but usually a NHL player will put up good scoring stats in lower leagues and than find he needs to become a specialized defensive player etc. in the pros, not before.