Just an idea, but with Jankowski, he did start his NCAA career on the right wing for his first season. With the Flames lack of options on the right side, having someone that is a responsible defensive center on the wing may allow for some flexibility. You obviously wouldn't keep him there beyond this season, but having Jankowski available on the RW, would allow the Flames to throw a guy like Frolik on the first line and have him partnered with Backlund instead. The Flames did that with Bennett for most of his rookie year. Additionally, if there are center injuries, you can just shift Janko over. I think he is NHL ready.
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