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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Does it really impact Leaman? Can't really shift your plan short term in college. The guy that would replace Janko would already have to be on the roster one way or another.
Wouldn't really change his recruiting plan either IMO, as that guy is likely 2 years away from making an impact.
Think the ball has to completely be in Janko and the Flames court here.
If Janko has a great development camp and the Flames decide not to risk the final year and offer him a contract I don't think he is turning it down. Regardless of any commitment to Providence or not.
Personally I think the Flames probably want to get him into YYC and see his physical development up close before they make any decision on a contract for next year.
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I am not sure how you can say it doesn't impact Leaman. He has a roster spot to fill if Jankowski leaves... that means he has to go recruit somebody or he has to accelerate one of his commitments to start a year earlier (if he can).
Gillies announced he was going back for his Junior year on April 4, 2014. Why? For Leaman's benefit. Gillies being at Providence is due to a senior goaltender at Northeastern deciding not to go pro and Gillies getting out of his Northeastern commitment.
And I am not sure what the Flames can glean from a camp in 3 months time that watching Jankowski play in the last few weeks can't tell. Especially since Treliving has said he doesn't want development camps to have a focus on evaluation and wants to reduce on-ice time.
If they are that much on the fence about him, then he should go back.