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Originally Posted by Geeoff
Isn't Jankowski really good at faceoffs? Makes no sense to play him at wing. Will probably play the season in the AHL
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Yes, he was really good at faceoffs in the NCAA. That is definitely a great attribute to have.
However, is it reason enough to keep him in the AHL until one of the young centers (Backlund being 27) retires? I am not sure a reasonable expectation is that Jankowski stays at center until there is room at center for him. I also don't think that he will displace an existing center on the team by playing center in the AHL. Not saying it has to happen this year, but at some point Jankowski is going to be called up and get a prolonged look, and unless there is a significant injury to one of the centers, his look will probably come on the wing.