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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
It read exactly like that one article about how the Flames shouldn't have signed 21 year old Jankowski and held out for a compensation pick. Same tunnel-vision.
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There were lots of interesting articles on Jankowski, waiting on him was a given since he grew 6 inches in one season and they knew it would take him 4-5 years to bulk up before he could reach the NHL.
The main difference here is that Bennett was supposed to be NHL ready at #4 overall. Now I agree that the Flames should wait on Bennett, but the comparison to Jankowski is somewhat stretched here.
From 2012:
“Jankowski is a typical late bloomer as he grew 6 inches this season. His sudden growth spurt has left him rail thin as he is vastly under-developed physically, weighing a slight 170. His strength test results at the Combine were certainly a reflection of that. Nonetheless he is a solid prospect due to his ability to manufacture offence. His vision, puck skills and patience with the puck are his best attributes. More of a finesse player, he lacks a physical dimension to his game. Jankowski skates like a young Jason Spezza as he lacks fluidity but has good levels of speed. His anticpation and hockey sense keep him involved in plays even though he doesn’t have the best start up speed. Jankowski desperately needs to add power and strength to his game. His shot as a result is not very strong nor is the quickness of his release. His sudden spike in development is a healthy sign for NHL clubs. This year he dominated the MPHL and helped his draft stock considerably with a strong end of season showing at the Beanpot Classic playing against better players. Jankowski has the potential to be a top six scoring centre at the NHL level. ” – McKeen’s Director of Scouting David Burstyn Twitter account: @DavidBurstyn