Just a couple quick comments about Jankowski:
1) I applaud those of us who have been patient with his development and it looks like it's about to pay off. Backlund also needed some patience. And remember - Bennett is almost TWO FULL YEARS younger than Jankowski. Patience people!!
2) For sure Jankowski has to eventually be a center...but I almost hope the team plays him as a winger this year. Centers (especially 6-foot-4 200' centers) are extremely valuable...but his development will not be stifled by one year on the wing. Many teams do this with their young centers. I think his development would be stifled much worse if he's saddled with crappy 4th-line linemates or made to play another year in the AHL. Give him the Backs/Fro treatment...or else let him and Sam play together. They deserve each other!!
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