2015-16 Flames' NCAA Prospects, General Discussion Thread

[getbak]

2 goal night (1 SHG & 1 PPG) for Harrison in Colgate's 4-2 win over Union. He now has 8 points in 21 games this season.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by FBI

Janko seems to be fading on the stats a bit. Anyone watching the games able to see if he is still playing really well?

I haven't watched, but the kid needs to be shooting the puck way more. I still don't see top 6 potential, and really can't see how guys are already planning for him to make our top 6 in next couple years.

[jaymac106]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Not sure I'd consider that a log jam for Russel's spot. Maybe Smids, but not Russel's. I'd say Kylington, Kulak and Andersson are the only ones with #4 defense potential and none of the above have the ability to step in there right now.

I would add Culkin to that list, except for some untimely injuries would be in the conversation with Kulak at least!

[Gord_Wappel]

Originally Posted by FBI

Janko seems to be fading on the stats a bit. Anyone watching the games able to see if he is still playing really well?

He seems to play almost scared when the games get tougher or a little chippy and doesn't really use his big frame to get into the dirty areas and will his way to the net. Kind of reminds me of Backlund offensively. I think Backlund could be one of our best forwards but for whatever reason doesn't drive hard to the net and will instead take a weak wrister from the perimeter or look to dish the puck. Kind of frustrating because you can see the skill and potential and in Jankos case the size and skating as well.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Gord_Wappel

He seems to play almost scared when the games get tougher or a little chippy and doesn't really use his big frame to get into the dirty areas and will his way to the net. Kind of reminds me of Backlund offensively. I think Backlund could be one of our best forwards but for whatever reason doesn't drive hard to the net and will instead take a weak wrister from the perimeter or look to dish the puck. Kind of frustrating because you can see the skill and potential and in Jankos case the size and skating as well.

For me aggressiveness has always been a problem with Jankowski. He ain't no Joel Otto but with his increased size and muscle he has seemed to be improving. I hope he continues with that but we'll see.

[Alberta_Beef]

if he is playing a little scared, it could very much have to do with the cheapshot he took recently

[Gord_Wappel]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

if he is playing a little scared, it could very much have to do with the cheapshot he took recently

That could be, but playing scared, regardless of the circumstance is somewhat concerning at any level and even more so in the NHL. Unless your an elite level talent like say a Kessel, you can't play passive and scared in the NHL.

[sureLoss]

Janko with an early 1st period goal to make it 1-0

edit: Then follows it up shortly with an assist to make it 2-0

[Gord_Wappel]

Off topic but is Tanev from the Friars related to Chris Tanev in Vancouver?
Every time i have watched the Friars he has impressed me.

[sureLoss]

6-2 Friars midway through the 2nd

2g 1a for Jankowski

2a for Gilmour

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Gord_Wappel

Off topic but is Tanev from the Friars related to Chris Tanev in Vancouver?
Every time i have watched the Friars he has impressed me.

Yes they are brothers. Reportedly some NHL teams are interested in signing him as a UFA this spring.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Gord_Wappel

He seems to play almost scared when the games get tougher or a little chippy and doesn't really use his big frame to get into the dirty areas and will his way to the net. Kind of reminds me of Backlund offensively. I think Backlund could be one of our best forwards but for whatever reason doesn't drive hard to the net and will instead take a weak wrister from the perimeter or look to dish the puck. Kind of frustrating because you can see the skill and potential and in Jankos case the size and skating as well.

I haven't seen him play recently, but he sure didn't play scared in the Frozen Four last year.

And he doesn't remind me of Backlund at all. I agree that he needs to be more aggressive but he is nothing like Backlund.

[Gord_Wappel]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I haven't seen him play recently, but he sure didn't play scared in the Frozen Four last year.

And he doesn't remind me of Backlund at all. I agree that he needs to be more aggressive but he is nothing like Backlund.

What i meant when i compared him to Backlund was just the one aspect of the game (playing more on the perimeter on offense especially off the rush). Other than that aspect I agree they are nothing alike.

[Gord_Wappel]

Really good game so far with Vermont coming back to make it 6-4 only to have the goal disallowed. Pretty fun game to watch.

[Enoch Root]

Tried to watch the 3rd but the colour commentator was mind-numbingly dull.

[sureLoss]

Friars win 6-3 final.

Jankowski 2g 1a +2 62%fo
22gp 10g 13a 23pts

Gilmour 2a +1
21gp 6g 11a 17pts

[Vulcan]

So Jankowski seems to be back on track.

[Strange Brew]

So he is a point per game as a senior. That is progress but I would hold off pencilling him onto our top line. At this level of production, he would have to beat the odds.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Who has penciled him into a top line?

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

So he is a point per game as a senior. That is progress but I would hold off pencilling him onto our top line. At this level of production, he would have to beat the odds.

I'm hoping that he basically becomes a 6-4 version of Mikael Backlund.