Mark "Fricken" Jankowski (aka The Big Jankowski)

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Providence wins 4-1. Jankowski with 1G/1A. His goal stands as the GWG.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by saillias

"He's buried behind Mauermann!"
"His school doesn't attract talent so his linemates suck"
"His team plays too defensive of a style"
"He had a really quick growth spurt and he's still growing into his body"
"It was too big of a big jump from high school level hockey to college"
"He was drafted in the second half of the first round so we can't expect him to be that great"

lol it's just too much. Not a very good pick. A bad move to trade down from 14th to 21st, and a bad move to pick the player we picked. A poor prospect not trending up. Let's call a spade a spade.

Is that true, even in the slightest?

[UKflames]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

I don't think anyone is writing him off, at least I'm not but he isn't trending up either. He has some good tool sets but so far he's looking pretty average as he doesn't seem to be able to put it together.

Trending up doesn't mean anything until he gets to the pro's, then we see what w have for real. As i mentioned in my previous post he could be scoring more than JH but suck when he gets to the baby flames. On the other hand he may not be setting the world on fire now but everything comes together later in his career, similar to Backlund.

[FBI]

From other thread: Scored OT Game winner to win 5-4 and was first star of game.

[Nme-Territory]

Originally Posted by UKflames

Trending up doesn't mean anything until he gets to the pro's, then we see what w have for real. As i mentioned in my previous post he could be scoring more than JH but suck when he gets to the baby flames. On the other hand he may not be setting the world on fire now but everything comes together later in his career, similar to Backlund.

Except that Backlund WAS a stud for the Kelowna Rockets and didn't seem to stagnate until he hit the NHL.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Nme-Territory

Except that Backlund WAS a stud for the Kelowna Rockets and didn't seem to stagnate until he hit the NHL.

Yet he was not a stud on his national teams. If Backlund had come up on the same type of team Providence is his numbers would have suffered too. I am excited about Janks, at worse I think he anchors our 3rd line C position for years to come.

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2 assists so far today. Providence is currently tied 2-2 after 2.

This brings him to 13 points in 16 games played (with a period still to go in game 16).

[Caged Great]

With 13 points in 16 games, he would be on pace for 32 points in 39 games based of last year's games played.

That would see his point totals rise by 7 from his first year to his second year to his third year. Steady progression.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Yet he was not a stud on his national teams. If Backlund had come up on the same type of team Providence is his numbers would have suffered too. I am excited about Janks, at worse I think he anchors our 3rd line C position for years to come.

Pretty studly to me.

Backlund played for Sweden in the 2006 World U18 Championships, scoring one goal in three games. In 2007 he led Sweden to a U18 bronze medal when he scored a natural hat-trick in an 8–3 win over Canada in the bronze medal game. He led the tournament in goal-scoring with six goals in six games.[16]
Backlund was a member of the Swedish team that won back-to-back silvers in the 2008 and 2009 World Junior Championships, losing to Canada in both instances. He scored the game-winning goal in overtime in the 2008 semi-final against Russia. The next year, he recorded a two-goal game in the semi-final against Slovakia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikael_Backlund

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Today's game has ended, and Jankowski finished with the 2 assists.

That gives him 5 points in his last 4 games, and 8 points in his last 8.

[herashak]

Really can't wait to see what he does in the prospect camp, him and klimchuk.

[The Fonz]

Anyone think he may turn pro next season?

I haven't read anything to suggest he might, but it would sure be nice to get him playing for Addy.

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

Anyone think he may turn pro next season?

I haven't read anything to suggest he might, but it would sure be nice to get him playing for Addy.

When would he need to commit? Could he or the Flames use development camp as a measuring stick and decide after that?

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by edslunch

When would he need to commit? Could he or the Flames use development camp as a measuring stick and decide after that?

I believe he could sign at any time regardless.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I believe he could sign at any time regardless.

Yea, I believe he could sign with the Flames right now, obviously that would mean he would no longer be NCAA eligible.

The Calgary Hitmen traded for Demko's rights, they are hoping he leaves school and joins them this season.

[Husky]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

With 13 points in 16 games, he would be on pace for 32 points in 39 games based of last year's games played.

That would see his point totals rise by 7 from his first year to his second year to his third year. Steady progression.

Bust if his point total doesn't increase by 100% year over year

[FBI]

So 13 pts in 16 so far. What's the magic number for us to be happy with his development so far? Can we get excited again at 13 pts on a defensive team? Or does it have to be 14/15/16 in 16.

I continue to be hopeful.

[edslunch]

I think most people would like to see a PPG pace and then not need to debate mitigating factors like the defensive program

[Crumpy-Gunt]

Every time I read this thread I am even more baffled by some 'fans' and their ridiculous expectations / lack of patience or understanding. Jankowski is progressing very well and I'm sure management dont view him the way some on here do. I bet Burke is excited about this kid.

Glad to see Janko is doing well

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by edslunch

I think most people would like to see a PPG pace and then not need to debate mitigating factors like the defensive program

Number of point per game players in Hockey East right now? Six. Three of them play for Boston University (Jack Eichel and his two line mates). So there are a dozen teams in HE and only four of them have a PPG player on them. I would say that the expectation of a PPG is ridiculous and the player should be judged on his play and contribution. Jankowski is the anti-Baertschi. He gets attacked for continued positive improvement. Very strange.