What happens if he if the Flames go 7-2 and he gets 8 or 9pts in those games?
It depends - if he has 8 or 9 points and shows he can shapeshift around big hits, maybe you do keep him up.
On a basic level, you have to ice the best team possible, and I have no doubt that Parekh is probably already one of their six best defensemen.
If he puts up 8 points but shows he has a lot to learn about avoiding hard contact, I’d send him back before he gets hurt.
Big picture, they need to finish bottom 10 this year, which they likely would with or without him, so may as well protect the kid from as much unnecessary harm as you can.
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I thought the same thing - he’s got that Mamba Mentality about him.
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Zayne's probably the most interesting Person in the entire draft. Incredibly impressive he graduated at 15 and started taking University classes, even if he wasn't ALSO playing hockey at a very high level at the same time. Has a very cool family background and his parents both seem like absolute gems, really looking forward to him being part of the organization
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Zayne's probably the most interesting Person in the entire draft. Incredibly impressive he graduated at 15 and started taking University classes, even if he wasn't ALSO playing hockey at a very high level at the same time. Has a very cool family background and his parents both seem like absolute gems, really looking forward to him being part of the organization
The flames always seem to get the “he’s at least 4 years from playing” guy. Perekh seems one of the most already ready.
Since 2003, the Flames have had 5 top-9 picks. It's shouldn't be surprising that they were all the most NHL-ready.
I think it's safe to say Phaneuf would have played in the NHL in 2004-05 if there had been a season, Monahan and Tkachuk made the team immediately, and Bennett played in the playoffs (and was one of the best players) after recovering from his injury the season after his draft.
Parekh will likely get a long look at camp and possibly some games to start, but I doubt he'll play more than 9 this season.
2025 will be an interesting decision. He's an early 2006 birth, so he won't be able to be sent to the AHL in 2025-26. It will be either the NHL or back to junior for one more season.
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If the goal is to complete a proper rebuild and compete sometime in the future, why would the Flames burn a year of his elc? Let the contract slide, let him get stronger, and only bring him up once his elc has to kick in. In a salary cap world, it’s extremely important to have players who outperform their contracts. Rushing him up will only decrease the number of years he will vastly outperform his contract. Having that contribution when we’re actually trying to win is the key.
He’s done it all in the OHL. 96 points won a championship.
He might get bored. It’s a weird situation for the Flames and him. You don’t want to rush him, but he also has nothing really left to accomplish.
My thoughts also. He needs to play against better competition. I don't know what else he can accomplish in the OHL that would further his development.
He's also kind of an anomaly. When other 16 and 17 year olds were waking up and going to high school, he was getting morning skates and gym time.
Makar only outweighs him by about 10 lbs, he can add that quite easily. I think given the options, the best thing for his development is going to be the NHL. A year in the AHL with Brzustewicz, whom he is apparently quite close with, would be perfect and they could both look to graduate to the NHL together in 25/26.
A year in the AHL with Brzustewicz, whom he is apparently quite close with, would be perfect and they could both look to graduate to the NHL together in 25/26.
The problem is, that's not an available option. The only choices are NHL or OHL -- for both 2024-25 and 2025-26.
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My thoughts also. He needs to play against better competition. I don't know what else he can accomplish in the OHL that would further his development.
He's also kind of an anomaly. When other 16 and 17 year olds were waking up and going to high school, he was getting morning skates and gym time.
Makar only outweighs him by about 10 lbs, he can add that quite easily. I think given the options, the best thing for his development is going to be the NHL. A year in the AHL with Brzustewicz, whom he is apparently quite close with, would be perfect and they could both look to graduate to the NHL together in 25/26.
I read somewhere earlier that it's either CHL or NHL for him, with some clause in play preventing the AHL for 18 and 19 year old seasons. Can anyone confirm this?
I feel like there’s no reason to burn his first year of his ELC when we’re gonna miss the playoffs. Let him marinate in the O for at least another year. Zero reason to rush him
I doubt the flames will ever take the chance again of riding their young talent to ufa status. They'll be bridging and locking guys down long term.
His development will be the major consideration. I honestly don't see how an extra year in a league he's mastered will help did development. Unless the organization decides that he just needs to be stronger before playing in a pro men's league.
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