Buffalo Sabres: 3 low-tier players Kevyn Adams should re-sign

By Sion Fawkes | May 28, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 17: John Hayden #15 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of a game at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 17: Mark Jankowski #17 of the Buffalo Sabres controls the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of a game at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

Player #2: Mark Jankowski

Jankowski could be an ideal replacement for Cody Eakin. And of the two players, he makes much more sense to keep around.

While he does not win the face-off battle as well as Eakin, Jankowski is a younger player who will cost less in cap space. He recorded roughly the same average ice time on the fourth line, with a shooting percentage nearly three times better than Eakin’s.

Jankowski also showed growth during his stint in the AHL, scoring 27 times (10 + 17) in 32 games. He also had seven points (6 + 1) in the playoffs.

No, Jankowski isn’t a physical player and his 10 giveaways in 19 games last season is a cause for concern. But overall, his improvement in Rochester coupled with scoring five points in 19 contests in the NHL warrants him a new deal and a potential spot on the fourth line.

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