[News] Flames recall Jankowski UPD: Will center Bennett and Lazar vs NSH

[jayswin]

*Goes to thank sureloss' OP, sees 77 thanks (Jankowski's number), doesn't thank. Too perfect.

[crazy_eoj]

It's about time for Jankowski to get a real shot. Who cares where he plays, I don't expect to see him back down to the AHL again.

Sorry 4 liners, one of you just lost a job, don't be the last man standing when the music stops.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by jayswin

*Goes to thank sureloss' OP, sees 77 thanks (Jankowski's number), doesn't thank. Too perfect.

Removed my thanks to take it back down to 77

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions

Here's a brilliant idea lets take our 1 prospect that isn't a bust and play him with the 2 prospects that are busts

With posts like this you're in danger of cementing yourself as a bust on this forum

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

With posts like this you're in danger of cementing yourself as a bust on this forum

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions

Here's a brilliant idea lets take our 1 prospect that isn't a bust and play him with the 2 prospects that are busts

So our prospect that has 1 NHL game in his life at 23 is not a bust but the 21 and 22 year old that both have close to 200 games each in the NHL are busts?

How about none of them are busts at this point in their careers?

[Fan in Exile]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Exactly. Bennett will be most successful playing his aggressive style similar to Tkachuk on the wing. This allows him to take some chances down low and have Jankowski who has played center way longer and is a good two way player to take some defensive responsibilities away.

Don't see anyway that this line doesn't have instant success.

Tempting fate there but I hope you're right. I'm cautiously optimistic. Worth giving it a shot even if the success isn't instantaneous.

[djsFlames]

Can't friggin' believe it.

[N-E-B]

Love it. He shouldn't have been in the AHL to begin with.

[jayswin]

"For me, let's pump the brakes a bit here,'' Treliving cautioned. "Everybody's excited - and it's not that we're not excited - but this is a young man with one real NHL game under his belt.

"The expectation that he's going to show up and walk on water is ludicrous. They have a good day, a good week or a couple good games and everybody's saying: 'It's time!'

It's absolutely not ludicrous, Brad. It's what every player in the NHL does, every night.

[puckedoff]

Bennett is in the lineup tomorrow so that he can punch Johansen in the face some more. He played much better after doing so last season.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by jayswin

It's absolutely not ludicrous, Brad. It's what every player in the NHL does, every night.

Well, technically they run on water, but good point.

[Sutter_in_law]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Well, technically they run on water, but good point.

Brouwer basically walks...

(are we still allowed to rip on Brouwer?)

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Well, technically they run on water, but good point.

Haha, kind of weird to be pedantic when they technically don't run, either. I went with walk because it worked with what Brad said. Jokes get less funny when we get into this territory, though.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Sutter_in_law

Brouwer basically walks...

(are we still allowed to rip on Brouwer?)

Why, yes. Yes, we are.

Originally Posted by jayswin

Haha, kind of weird to be pedantic when they technically don't run, either. I went with walk because it worked with what Brad said. Jokes get less funny when we get into this territory, though.

Yeah, but my pedantry set up Sutter_in_law for the punchline above, so I figure it's all good.

[getbak]

1. Mikael
2. Micheal
3. Michael
4. Michael
5. Mike
6. Matthew
7. Matt
8. Matt
9. Mark
10. Mark

If Bartkowski gets back in the lineup tomorrow, half the roster will be either Mike, Matt, or Mark.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by getbak

If Bartkowski gets back in the lineup tomorrow, half the roster will be either Mike, Matt, or Mark.

We'll have to change the Hamilton brothers' names to Mike and Mark, to avoid confusion.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

This thread has slowly become comedy gold, either intentional or unintentional.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

We'll have to change the Hamilton brothers' names to Mike and Mark, to avoid confusion.

Mikey and Marky.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by wretched34

Ultimately I think you're right, and Bennett is the best fit for the top line with Johnny and Money and Tkachuk is the best fit with Backs and Frolik, but I think Backs and Frolik provide a little more stability and a lot more defensive coverage for Bennett while he gets back on track. Once Bennett is playing his game again, then you swap the two.

It'll be fun to see what happens, I just want to see Bennett producing again, and I think that happens for him on the wing.

Yeah there's no doubt that Frolik and Backlund prop up players with their strong positional game and that Bennett would benefit from playing with them. I also have no doubt that Tkachuk's point totals would likely increase with Mony and JG.

I think Bennett and Tkachuk's actual hockey skill-set (shooting, skating, physicality, hands) are very similar and are probably likely interchangable minus the intangibles of attitude. And since those things are generally chemistry based I say leave Tkachuk where he is. Give Bennett a chance to just use his skills and strength on the wing with strong players and not have to worry about responsibilities that come with center or that of being on the shut down group with Backlund and Frolik.