I was glad to hear Treliving tried to work something out. I like Jankowski and wish him well. Listening to Nault - what an idiot, the quality of analysis (with our media) is just brutal - this is an NHL city!
Players need opportunity. If the ice time is not there it's hard to produce let alone grow production YoY. Obviously you control your ice time with play but his role changed (3C to 4C).
Did he struggle? Obviously but you don't lose ability in your 20s. It's mental and has to do with opportunity. He didn't have a great year but players bounce back - I like his skillset.
I know most will be happy to cut ties but not me. I'm obviously no expert but Janko is a cerebral player (he's what he is - middle six player so I'm not exaggerating his abilities) and I'm thinking the team wants some more jam from 4C.
Best of luck Janko!
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