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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Obviously as fans, we love to see our prospects in the best prospect tournament on the planet.

However, sometimes getting cut from TC is the best thing that can happen to a kid. Playing against their peers, these kids are all stars and have had basically everything go their way for most of their lives. Getting cut from TC can often be a huge wake-up call for them, and often we see those kids really push hard in the 2nd half of the year, to 'prove everyone wrong.

I am willing to bet that Parekh goes into beast mode after the holidays.

For those who are concerned about his defensive game, and his strength, he is still 18 years old for a couple more months. And he has been the best player on the ice, almost every game he's played. He is a very intelligent and erudite kid, and he is very motivated. He will figure it out, and he will work on the things he needs to work on.

I never like to see teenage defensemen in the NHL, even when they're talented enough to do so - it's just too physically demanding for a kid. I would be more than happy to see him continue to work on things in junior, and play on TC next year, before ever seeing him go pro.

He'll be here soon enough - patience is always a good thing, with prospects.

From what I saw in Penticton he has some maturing to do. Both physically and mentally.