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Originally Posted by transplant99
Really?
I see him as someone who looks overmatched offensively but he has been his steady usual self in the 2 way game.
Then again I have never been sold that he is anything more than a good defensive C with limited offense who had a couple decent seasons that created higher expectations.
If he gets to the 45-50 pt level again, I think we should be thrilled. Thats a pretty decent combo when considering all his defensive acumen.
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I agree. I think he lacks the offensive instincts to really make a guy like Tkachuk achieve his potential. I would give Jankowski a chance with him. Jankowski just has so much more awareness on the ice for where a guy is going to instinctively go and uses his linemates better than any of our centers. Unfortunately, to date, he has not been paired with any forwards that have the smarts and capability of Tkachuk, except for the one game to end last season. Backlund is a great defensive forward, very much in the Guy Carbonneau mold, but I don't see a player like Tkachuk achieving his full potential with Backlund as his pivot.