What would Zayne Parekh potentially bring to the table if he was selected 13th overall?
“He plays an aggressive and natural offensive style that looks to attack off the line into the slot or even the front of the net or below the goal line. He’ll also regularly involve himself in the rush, much like a winger does, driving down the wall in control to look to challenge defenders and attack into his shot or create an odd-man rush. He’s extremely confident on offense and opening up his feet (where necessary) around the zone without going to his heel-to-heel by default. He’s got great hands and a casual-looking skating posture (he’s got excellent feet crossing over and falling onto his heels, but does lack speed in straight lines going forward), which he uses to carry pucks with a visual ease and beat the first layer of pressure to get to his spots. When the puck arrives on his stick, it just seems to stop and glue to him through his movements — a very rare quality that almost makes him look lackadaisical with the puck because it’s settled so easily into his pocket and upright stance.”
– Scott Wheeler (The Athletic)
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521848/2024/06/03/2024-nhl-draft-rankings-top-100-prospects/
“Parekh has all of the potential to have the same impact that his former teammate Mintyukov has had for the Anaheim Ducks due to his offensive game. With the right development and added muscle and weight to his frame, he could become a top-four defenseman on whatever team takes him while also being able to man a power-play unit as well. The biggest question mark on his game transitioning to the next level comes down to the translation of his style of play being viewed as “loose.” While the system that the Saginaw Spirit runs allows him to do this, the NHL game is slightly different. A good comparison for Parekh is a mix of Cale Makar, Adam Fox, and Quinn Hughes. His skating ability is reminiscent of both Makar and Hughes, while his offensive skillset is comparable to all three current NHLers.”
– Jordan Orth (The Hockey Writers)
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