The Calgary Flames turned a few heads when they selected Mark Jankowski with the 21st overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft. Jankowski was ranked in the middle of the second round by most, and was the 43rd ranked North American skater by Central Scouting.
But, Jay Feaster, who was general manager at the time, thought they could slowly develop the big centre into a top six middle man with size, power and offensive creativity.
That uhhh, hasn’t quite worked out as well as they planned.
Jankowski was playing high school hockey in 2011-12, preparing to go to Providence College.