Jankowski plays like he is on the penalty kill no matter what the situation is on the ice. It's probably a lot to do with his role on the team, but it's not going to do him any favours confidence wise offensively long term. He needs to play more proactively and with some more push instead of sitting on his heels trying to put his stick in lanes, we've seen him be successful in the past. He honestly has one hand on his stick 80% of his ice time it seems.
I believe Jankowski is a much better player than we are giving him credit for, but his role on the team doesn't suit him right now. I don't think it's wise to let him marinate on the 4th line.. Either give him some opportunity or trade him somewhere where he might be able to salvage his career.
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