Holy crap! Some of the goals in that highlight package made my jaw drop. I didn't know he had those kinds of moves.
One knock I see though is he looks like a lanky fawn out there. He really needs to concentrate on building some muscle to fill in.
As many have said, he is now over 200 lbs.
By comparison, it was generally believed that he started last season at about 185 lbs and it is usually pretty difficult to gain much/any weight during the season.
Much of the Jankowski debate hinges around how his game will evolve along with his size. I want to see not only a bigger, stronger player this year, but also a willingness to utilize that size and play a more 'involved' game.
I agree with Robbob that if he can utilize his size, and take his offense to the next level (say 1 PPG), that he could well be ready to forego his 4th year and turn pro.
Next summer we could be talking about a 6'4" 215 lb, 20 year old C that led his team as a junior.
Much of the Jankowski debate hinges around how his game will evolve along with his size. I want to see not only a bigger, stronger player this year, but also a willingness to utilize that size and play a more 'involved' game.
Agree, getting involved is my main criticism with when I've watched him play. More size and strength may give him more confidence to make that check and go after the puck. It's the step I'm hoping to see from him otherwise you can have all the skill in the world but if you can't get the puck, it's not much use.
Impressive, I'd love to see his meal plan. But was he just trolling us? Wasn't he 170 pounds last spring? 30 lbs in one summer is a pretty large jump..
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Impressive, I'd love to see his meal plan. But was he just trolling us? Wasn't he 170 pounds last spring? 30 lbs in one summer is a pretty large jump..
Don't know about last Spring but he weighed in at 186 last Fall at the start of last season.
That matches him telling reporters at development camp a few weeks ago that he gained 15 pounds, therefore putting him at 201 now.
Perfect thanks, for some reason I had that 170 number stuck in my head. 15 pounds is much more believeable, especially at his age.
Can't wait to see the beast on skates this winter.
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I don't think not signing is even in the cards until he actually puts up some noteworthy numbers in the NCAA. If he has another blah season statistically it doesn't matter how well the rest of his game looks on paper, he won't have the leverage or outside interest worthy of holding out. If he finally has a big year on the score sheet, then the Flames are laughing and in a win win situation.
How does the compensation for college 1st Rd pick work I wonder? Do we have to actually offer him a contract to trigger the compensation or do we automatically get it if he remains unsigned after Aug 15 2016?
How does the compensation for college 1st Rd pick work I wonder? Do we have to actually offer him a contract to trigger the compensation or do we automatically get it if he remains unsigned after Aug 15 2016?
I'm pretty sure we have to offer him a contract before we would be eligible to receive compensation.
Jankowski's Friars start their season next weekend (Oct. 10th/11th) with games against Ohio State. In preseason polls, the Friars are picked as the #1 ranked team in Hockey East and third ranked team in the country.
Should mean more exposure for the Friars and Jankowski. I think how he fares this year will go a long ways in projecting his future as an NHLer. I know I'll be watching closely.
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