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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Okay, I'll listen, make your point.
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The point is that you have some impression Joel Otto being something Otto wasn't. Joel Otto was not tough in the context of the league at that time. He was difficult to play against, because he was big, strong, and smart. He got into fights, but only because everyone on the third and fourth lines were thrust into those engagements. He was not tough in comparison to many of the players in the lineup.
The comparison being made to Otto is the size, the strength, and the smarts. Otto was not a punishing hitter, but he made it tough on the opposition to beat him in the circle or along the boards. That is where Jankowski is for the Friars. He's big, smart and difficult to play against. You can cheer against the kid all you want, and try and frame his and Otto's play completely out of context, but the fact of the matter is that many of the qualities that made Otto effective are the same ones that makes Jankowski effective in his college career. The Flames have a prospect that can contribute in all aspects of the game. Horrible thing to have.