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Originally Posted by BigThief
Which needs to change, and I think he's capable. Parekh is a very smart hockey player and I doubt that's a reputation or quote he'd be happy to read. He's an explosive dynamic player from the blue line but I hope he's willing to be even halfway capable in his own end as he is going on the attack
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I'm the opposite. We have no shortage of shot blockers and body checkers. We drafted a Ferrari. Let him be a Ferrari.
Also, from what I've heard from ex-coach interviews, they all say he's an excellant defender, but usually with his play away from the puck in the neutral zone. They way he reads what's happening and positions himself and his stick to take away the really dangerous outlets and funnel things into lower dangers, etc.
I really Like Huska, so this is in no way meant as a slight... but I really believe we need to make systemic changes on both sides of the puck as we add more skill to our roster.