re: Parekh
I could easily see a scenario where he is not quite at the level to be a full time NHLer, but is obviously too good to return to the OHL. I see next year having the following possibilities for him:
Plan A: he is competent at the NHL level and can play regularly
Plan B1: he struggles at the NHL level, plays sparingly and practices with the team, goes to the WJHC, and returns to the NHL for the second half of the season.
Plan B2: he struggles at the NHL level, plays sparingly and practices with the team, goes to the WJHC, and is loaned to a european club for the second half of the season.
Plan C: he struggles at the NHL level, plays sparingly and practices with the team, goes to the WJHC, and returns to junior for the second half of the season.
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