I think my main issue with the pick was that at best you are hoping Jankowski turns into someone as good as Teravainen (albeit the are very different types of players).
Teravainen was considered someone very close to making the NHL and an almost lock to do so...which he has done with one of the best organizations in the league.
Maybe Jankowski will work out, but why not take the more sure bet on a guy you know is super talented and close to ready.
I don't resent Jankowski at all , and still have hopes he can maybe become an effective NHLer, but to me it was poor decision making at the time by the Flames, regardless of how it turns out.
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