After Kiefer Sherwood cleared waivers, the Nashville Predators made an interesting roster swap. Mark Jankowski has been recalled from the AHL, with Sherwood going down in his place.
Jankowski, 28, was once a regular in the NHL, scoring 31 goals and 57 points over his first two seasons with the Calgary Flames. The first-round pick appeared to be a solid middle-six forward that could chip in offensively and use his 6’4″ frame to add some physicality.
It’s been several years since that was the case though, and Jankowski spent more time last season in the minor leagues than in the NHL. This year he settled for a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators that came with a huge minor league guarantee, suggesting that he would be spending most of his time with the Milwaukee Admirals.
Now, after scoring five goals and nine points in his first seven AHL games, Jankowski will join the big club as an extra forward. Whether he gets another chance to get his NHL career back on track remains to be seen but he couldn’t have done much more for Milwaukee to begin his year.
Is this just change for the sake of change on an underperforming team?
There’s the offensive jolt the Preds need! :/
@Gbear—NSH forgot about the secret jolt in their back pocket tonight—CGY! I figured the Flames might have their hands full, after playing like crappola recently. If NSH gives up four unanswered tonight, Hynes should be put in a cab, aimed at Siberia. (Correction—make that three more unanswered…)
@Mac – Jankowski paying dividends already! LOL!
That game may have saved someone’s job. For now.
@Gbear—Kind of ridiculous, eh? After hearing Derek’s call of the goal, I shook my head and said out loud, “Mark Jankowski, former Flames Legend with the icebreaker! Woof!” The Canucks and Azzkrapen might be crap shoots coming up, but the five games after that should be a real test of their mettle. Imagine if they’re so frazzled after that gauntlet, they lay an egg against the Ky-Yoots! :^)
@Mac – Preds seem to me at least to lack overall team speed. If the opponent turns the game into a boat race, it’s not gonna go well for Hynes & Co.
But for now, Mark Jankowski will lead the way! :D