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9. Zayne Parekh
D, Calgary Flames

The future of the Flames' defense has arrived in the form of a right-handed, offensively brilliant, smooth-skating rearguard. Playing third-pairing minutes for the Flames, Parekh is easing his way into the NHL lineup while receiving reps on the second power-play unit. The expectation is that Parekh will quarterback the Flames' PP unit for years to come but allowing him to learn and get his feet under him is the right approach before thrusting him into that role.

He leads Calgary defensemen in shot attempts per 60 minutes, and shots on goal at even strength, while also having a positive possession share. Parekh has struggled in terms of tilting the ice, giving up more dangerous scoring chances than he creates. That development will come, as Parekh should be able to tilt the ice as he gets more experience. It may take a few years, but Parekh should comfortably become a point-producing defender who facilitates breakouts with ease and wins his matchups in a top-four role.