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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Sven represented the hope for the future.
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exactly. In hindsight, that emergency recall was the worst thing that could happen to Sven because he was considered to be the only top prospect in the system at the time and fan expecations got out of hand. Feaster didn't help, and let's not forget he was also dumb enough to heap loads of pressure on Jankowskis shoulders two minutes after the pick was made. Drafting Monahan and Bennett back-to-back helped a lot though, it really allowed them to be extra patient with Jankowski and let him grow and develop properly.
I don't see any parallels between Sven and Janko. First of all, Sven never lit up the AHL and never got close to forcing the club's hands. Meanwhile, Jankowski has been close to a PPG player ever since turning pro and has demonstrated a good 200 ft game. Janko also seems to have a really good head on his shoulder. Hopefully BT can create a spot for him soon.