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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Jankowski shouldn't be developed on the fourth line
Jankowski should ideally be developed at centre
These two points complicate fitting Jankowski in. I'd be okay with him playing him on the wing on the top 3 lines. But playing him on the fourth line is a total waste and could stunt his offensive confidence
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I don't agree with the latter part - he doesn't seem to lack for offensive confidence. I could see him being a short-handed threat too with his reach. I think the most important thing he needs is NHL playing time - whether on wing or at 4C or shuttling between them is less important for the first year.
As soon as his second full season though I believe he will need and earn a top 9 role. With Versteeg and Jagr on one year deals there will be room, but it still requires sorting out the C situation.