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Originally Posted by the2bears
I still think this is what will essentially amount to a paper transaction. Maybe for a game or two he's sent down, but I believe he'll be back soon.
I honestly can't imagine how people think Treliving is doing this without a solid plan in place. It's like all the credit he has built up is immediately forgotten as the wild assumptions about what this means are jumped to. |
I do think there is a plan in place. But the plan people are suggesting doesn't make sense. If they wanted Jankowski up immediately they would have him up. Hathaway has previously cleared waivers and could be sent down immediately. Hamilton has to clear but can clearly be sent down. There is no need to do a paper transaction.
As I said above, I think it is most likely they value Stajan as a defensive center. The Monahan and Bennett lines are offensive. Backlund can't do it all. Stajan runs the second pk unit and gives then another defensive option 5 on 5. They likely don't want Jankowski in that role. Either because they don't think he is ready or they don't want to develop him that way.
So they made the decision to demote Jankowski. I think Jankowski should be given a shot in that role and is better off playing in the NHL. My opinion.