I remember in 91-92 after Scott Niedermayer got sent back to junior after being in the NHL for part of the year he really didn't dominate junior. At first he did seem bored. But as playoffs approached he upped his game and looked every part the future HOF that he became.
I think Parehk likely struggled with the intensity and motivation to begin the year too. One he got the dnub by team Canada it looks like it all came back and he's showing just how good he could be. By no means am I saying he's a future Niedermayer...but it would be awesome if he did become something like that. He's a unique talent.
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