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Sullivan gots to go!
Jankowski got sent down likely because they've got Monahan/Backlund/Bennett/Stajan ahead of him. The only guy on that list Jankowski might be better than (this season) is Stajan, but they probably would rather him play top line minutes in the AHL rather than limited, 4th line minutes in the NHL.
This. If we're not prepared to give up ZAR+ or Sprong, there's no chance that Jankowski would be an option. And even then he still might not be. Teams do not usually like to give up big skilled young centers who have the ability to produce. Last year as an AHL rookie, he scored 27g/56pts in 64 AHL games. Honestly? He would probably be more expensive then most of the guys we've talked about getting - significantly more expensive.
This. There is a lot of anger in Calgary that he was sent down. He clearly beat out 4-5 guys that are still on the Flames. Seems like right now they are not wanting him playing 4th line minutes and are waiting for a trade to happen. That said the Pens could probably get Stajan for really cheap right now.
I thought Jankowski had made the team as a left-winger until Jags was signed. In any case, Rip is probably right about the cost of acquiring a young player like Jankowski. Stajan is not someone I'd have much interest in. Too much money for what he brings to the table.
That said, there are going to be players available for trade. It's not necessarily the players we have already mentioned and are targeting on this board. It could be someone else.
I will continue to believe that JR might be waiting for Hornqvist to regain full health, so as to either ship him or someone else in order to land a center.