One of the challenges with Parekh, IMO, is that top picks are usually pretty much ready to go in the NHL. Parekh is somewhat unique however, in the sense that he has elite talent - more than enough for the NHL, but unlike most top players, he is further away from being ready to play in the NHL.
I think some struggle with this, and interpret it as a failure or a shortcoming on his part, making him a less valuable pick.
For me, I don't care where he is at 19, it doesn't matter. What matters is how good he can become. And his ceiling, IMO, is Hughes - well worth the patience and time it takes to get there.
Fans need to chill, and be patient with him. As does the organization - and I am confident they will be, as long as fans don't run him out of town first.
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