Yeah the Karlsson comparisons are completely bizarre, it kind of confirms a lot of people in the hockey world didn't really pay much attention to Karlsson in his prime. One of Parekh's biggest knocks is his lack of straight-line speed, something that Karlsson was arguably the best in the league at one point in his career.
Parekh's also very small and he will get completely bullied in his own end unless he seriously bulks up. He worries me a lot with his lack of speed and strength.
Its his play in the ozone... anyone that compares him acknowledges Karlsson's skating as a big advantage and it is knock on Parekh because Karlsson's skating could get him out of trouble where Parekh's would not.
Parekh is a wizard in the ozone .. his vision and IQ are top of the charts . In transition as well his vision , and passing is high end. So in that way he reminds people of Karlsson... probably where it ends.. That's why NHL comparables fall apart .. there are no perfect matches.
Frank Corrado talks some on Parekh today on 1200.. recording posted above.
I am not pushing for Parekh.. I do respect his abilities but I also see some risk but I think there is at least some risk with all the top 6 D..