TheHudlinator
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Well that depends on our goaltending and at this point I'd say its more likely we trade him then don't.
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Well that depends on our goaltending and at this point I'd say its more likely we trade him then don't.
TkachuckNotTkaczuk
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Yeah I agree, Bennett has the speed and agressiveness that would translate to wing more than Monahan. Monahan is doing so well at centre and really Bennett can't think of a switch to wing a demotion in any sense of the word. It is a matter of getting as much talent into that lineup and figuring out who has chemistry etc.
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I will be shocked if we're not a playoff team in 2017-18. We have a ton of cap space after 2016-17, and all our core should be in their primes except for Bennett (21, might start hitting his prime at the end of the year) and Jankowski (should be his rookie season at 23, but will probably be functionally in his prime by the end of the year).
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I wasn't worried about him pulling a Schultz but it's definitely nice to have him signed. I wonder if it was the Flames or if it was Janko's camp that pushed for the contract to kick in next season? Or maybe both?
Works out good for him I'd say, gives him another pro season to use as a stepping block to his first RFA deal.
Works out good for him I'd say, gives him another pro season to use as a stepping block to his first RFA deal.
I would think it was that Flames that pushed for it to start next year.
Not much benefit to the Flames to burn a year this year or for Jankowski to not burn a year.
Not much benefit to the Flames to burn a year this year or for Jankowski to not burn a year.
Anglesmith
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The Flames repeatedly stated that it was there preference for him to start in the AHL this season, not the NHL. So they definitely wanted that. We don't really know if that was a sticking point for negotiations, or if it really was just about bonus structure. It's entirely possible that Jankowski did not feel ready for the NHL yet and was perfectly happy to start in the AHL.
TheHudlinator
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Yea I expect us to be a playoff team too but that doesn't mean I think we will be a top contender so I wouldn't rule out trading Backlund. Again its a great problem to have.
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I expect us to be a playoff team plus or minus Jankowski.
With semi competent goaltending, we've been in every game (minus the Hiller/2nd Backstrom start) over the past month or winning it.
Janko's still way far off projecting him as a star for this team, let alone replacing Backlund or shifting Bennett or Monahan to the wing. Let's give him an entire year in the AHL and then go from there. He's shown some good ability at rookie camp; but in essence you're playing again walk-ons and 2nd+ rounders.
One step at a time folks. If the management team thinks he needs seasoning still, I doubt he's going to be an easy walk-on next year or the year after. He's got a lot of competition, including this years 1st rounder and guys that are developing like him.
With semi competent goaltending, we've been in every game (minus the Hiller/2nd Backstrom start) over the past month or winning it.
Janko's still way far off projecting him as a star for this team, let alone replacing Backlund or shifting Bennett or Monahan to the wing. Let's give him an entire year in the AHL and then go from there. He's shown some good ability at rookie camp; but in essence you're playing again walk-ons and 2nd+ rounders.
One step at a time folks. If the management team thinks he needs seasoning still, I doubt he's going to be an easy walk-on next year or the year after. He's got a lot of competition, including this years 1st rounder and guys that are developing like him.
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It's a shame we won't see Janko in the NHL this year.
But I think he can be an impact for Stockton down the stretch.
But I think he can be an impact for Stockton down the stretch.
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TkachuckNotTkaczuk
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Discussed in other thread so not to derail the excellent news of Jankowski signing.
Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
Brad Treliving's interview on the signing on Fan960: http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/the-big-show/treliving-excited-get-mark-fold/
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Listening to the Fan 960. It turns out he changed his profile a year ago after winning the championship. So he removed Flames prospect back then.
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I heard the Flames wanted to avoid signing Janko this year in case there was an expansion draft in two years so they wouldn't lose him. And they both mutually agreed because Janko didn't want to end up on an expansion team.
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Those were my thoughts too. The Flames are an up and coming team, I'm sure Janko didn't want to risk getting claimed by a crap team so it makes sense that he agreed to that deal.
