Flames just drafted a huge obstacle for Jankowski to make the team right away. Personally I think Tkachuk likely gets a 9 game look at least and I can't see Jankowski making it in addition. Shinkaruk, Poirier, Pribyl will also be battling with Tkachuk and Jankowski for spots.
This is how I see the current lineup
Gaudreau-Monahan-?
?-Bennett-?
Bouma-Backlund-Frolik
Ferland-Stajan-Chiasson
I could see the Flames possibly signing Colborne and that leaves 2 spots open. They could easily be looking at bringing someone in from outside the organization to play on the top line which leaves only one spot and I see that going to Tkachuk or Shinkaruk myself.
Jankowski likely gets called up at some point though
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