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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Do you seriously think the Flames or Huska are asking Parekh to limit his offensive game?
Hockey is only half offense and a player that only plays an offensive game simply doesn't deserve nor will get the most ice-time possible. Having Parekh be a more defensively reliable player could mean the difference between having a 19 minute per night defenseman or a 24 minute per night one.
A player you can play in all situations and get more ice-time, you will also get more offensive opportunities. Telling him to just go out there are do what ever he wants is not beneficial to player or team.
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Yes, that's very obvious. Did watching Parekh play with the Flames feel like a guy who could make a mistake and not be afraid of getting benched?
You obviously want Parekh to develop his defensive game but developing offense at the pro level is not as easy as stereotypical hockey culture acts like it is.