I wouldn't be surprised either.
He gives the team added depth at center and takes a bit of the 5 on 5 load off Jankowski.
Jankowski is an excellent penalty killer so he can be a specialist while learning the 5on5 game platooning with Ryan at 4th line center.
If Monahan or Backlund go down, you have a veteran center to fill in.
I would be scared to see the price, but in a down year he could come at a discount.
Pure rental in my eyes. Plus it buys the team time with Jankowski to see just what type of player he is. Without making him sink or swim in the playoffs.
Wouldn't surprise me at all.
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