Parekh named OHL defenseman of the month.....again.

[looooob]

25 when drafted -

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

The consensus on draft day and ever since has been that the Ducks done goofed. From the moment they took Sennecke, everyone else (including Sennecke himself) was in a state of utter disbelief. That threw all the lists out of whack, as teams suddenly had choices they were certain they would not have to make.

Chicago picked Levshunov exactly where Central Scouting had him ranked. They might have made a different choice with the benefit of hindsight, but it was a reasonable choice at the time.

If I already have Connor Bedard, at #2 I’m only looking for the best Robin to his Batman I can find.

That wasn’t Levshunov.

It was Parekh.

Or Demidov.

But not Lev.

Leaving a pick like that to “consensus” is what gets teams to take out their starter in the 5th inning of a World Series game because math says you should.

IMO.

I’m grateful they did - I really believe we have a top-2 talent of this draft, and if we do, that’s as good as drafting top-3 in my book.

[devo22]

imagine being 19 and achieving something that only Bobby freaking Orr was able to do before you. Sick.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

If I already have Connor Bedard, at #2 I’m only looking for the best Robin to his Batman I can find.

That wasn’t Levshunov.

It was Parekh.

Or Demidov.

But not Lev.

Leaving a pick like that to “consensus” is what gets teams to take out their starter in the 5th inning of a World Series game because math says you should.

IMO.

I’m grateful they did - I really believe we have a top-2 talent of this draft, and if we do, that’s as good as drafting top-3 in my book.

That's fair to say. I get the impression Chicago preferred Levshunov because they viewed him as having a higher floor than the others – a safe pick.

I'm a big believer in the value of offensive defencemen. Paul Coffey found his offensive game as a sophomore in 1981-82, and that same year, Gretzky went from 164 points to 212. For six years Coffey scored a point per game or more for the Oilers, and for those same six years Gretzky scored 180 points or more each season. After Coffey was traded, Gretzky never matched that pace again.

I have very little doubt Parekh is going to help some NHL teammate score an extra 20 or 30 points a year. Every forward looks better when he has someone that skilled behind him to feed him the puck. A lot of hockey people seem to think differently, and would rather have a safe all-round defenceman than an offensive machine. So they draft guys like Levshunov instead.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

If I already have Connor Bedard, at #2 I’m only looking for the best Robin to his Batman I can find.

That wasn’t Levshunov.

It was Parekh.

Or Demidov.

But not Lev.

Leaving a pick like that to “consensus” is what gets teams to take out their starter in the 5th inning of a World Series game because math says you should.

IMO.

I’m grateful they did - I really believe we have a top-2 talent of this draft, and if we do, that’s as good as drafting top-3 in my book.

Could very well be but you’ve missed the most important rules of being flames fans:
- We cannot have good things, unless it’s found money good.
- Don’t get your hopes up, ever!

You re setting yourself and more importantly, the rest of us for disappointment with a claim like that. Stop.

I’m kidding a bit obviously.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Could very well be but you’ve missed the most important rules of being flames fans:
- We cannot have good things, unless it’s found money good.
- Don’t get your hopes up, ever!

You re setting yourself and more importantly, the rest of us for disappointment with a claim like that. Stop.

I’m kidding a bit obviously.

I'm ready to be Fox'd again...

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by Icon

I'm ready to be Fox'd again...

He isn’t playing in NCAA

[Paulie Walnuts]

He already signed as well.

[Icon]

Forgot the green text, sorry.

I'm more interested in if the Flames are getting a new jersey or not to before I get my Parekh jersey

[fotze2]

Does it mean anything that I skipped the flames game thread and just went to this one. Could care less if they won tonight.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Does it mean anything that I skipped the flames game thread and just went to this one. Could care less if they won tonight.

Then care less. Who’s stopping you?

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

He's like a smarter, defense-playing McDavid.

(to rip off the Joe Colborne line)

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by butterfly

Then care less. Who’s stopping you?

Oh you right done told me sister!

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Zayne laughs at your measly 1.45 ppg pace. How about double that

62 points in 30 games since being cut from Team Canada.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Oh you right done told me sister!

I think he was pointing out it's supposed to be "I couldn't care less" because your level of care is so low.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

62 points in 30 games since being cut from Team Canada.

Dave Cameron in shambles.

This kid is unreal. Scored the 30th from behind the goal line lol.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

62 points in 30 games since being cut from Team Canada.

I think only Michael Misa has a slightly higher PPG over that period. Insane numbers as a defenseman.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

62 points in 30 games since being cut from Team Canada.

It's one thing to have crazy talent but Parekh is showing the type of character that superstar players have, not just the 62 pts since but his first game against Ottawa with a hat-trick and 4pts was a statement, cut me from team Canada Mr Cameron I'll prove you shouldn't ever have a voice for the team again.

I believe Cameron still lives in Okotoks, so Parekh can live in his head for many many years.

[stemit14]

If the flames do miss the playoffs, please let the hockey gods finally show us some luck and have them win the draft lottery… just to have a chance to pick up Misa. Would be a franchise changer to be able to have Parekh and Misa as core pieces into the future.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

62 points in 30 games since being cut from Team Canada.

Team Canada: We need players who play the game hard.

Zayne Parekh: …and I took that personally.