Ah ok, I didn't know he was that far off. By that time, Pens and possibly Soilers could be back at the bottom, so if he's generational then Chitcago isn't guaranteed anything.
Prospect Info: 2024 NHL Entry Draft (Ducks pick #3, They didn’t drop! OMG It’s a Miracle!)
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He reminds me of Minty in his D+1. Minty got a lot better defensively when he went to Ottawa.
It isn't his lack of defense, it's his lack of anything but a shot. Scouts don't love when prospects dont get better from their D-1 to the Draft year. He hasn't gotten better any any other aspect of his game.
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I never had many question marks about his defense, i just thought he played in a system that made him essentially a 4th forward.
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We could really use someone that can hit like this
Parekh's production is going to be really difficult to ignore, but I think they'll want more size.
Yeah, but in addition his defense is really questionable and the fact that he plays for Saginaw is going to be a strike against him as well.
One of the questions about Mintyukov before the draft was whether he could replicate his offensive numbers in a different system than Saginaw where he was basically used as a rover much of the time. His numbers in Ottawa were lower after the trade and getting into a more traditional system. Not saying it is fair but Parekh is going to face the same questions. But you're right, his offensive numbers are fantastic and he'll be a PP monster if his game can translate to the NHL.
This was Brock Otten's write-up on Parekh (Otten is a very well respected OHL follower here on HF):
3. Zayne Parekh - Defense - Saginaw Spirit
I've seen Parekh pretty high (like top 10, top 8 high) on some lists lately...and I honestly get it. He's so damn fun to watch. He's worth the price of admission for fans. There are so many things to love about his game on the puck. He's one of the most skilled players in the OHL regardless of position. We could talk at length about his ability to create. His ability to blend movement and control allows him to keep defenders guessing; it's that concept of keeping the puck on a string. His edgework and lateral quickness are really impressive too. It's what makes him so dangerous inside the offensive zone. On top of all the skill, the vision and overall offensive zone awareness are also elite. He's the complete package as an offensive defender. I've watched a lot of Parekh this year and there just haven't been many poor plays with the puck. For all the fun...there are bound to be naysayers at the NHL level. He's given a ton of freedom to create in Saginaw and he's not likely to get that at the NHL level...at least from many organizations currently. The question marks in his own zone are legitimate. He can struggle defending down low and in coverage, and a mindset switch will be needed. It can't be all offense all the time. That said...I do think his defensive game can be improved and it's why I do see him as a potential top 25 selection. Firstly, he's absolutely fantastic when defending aggressively in the offensive zone or neutral zone to try to earn touches. He's got a great stick and is so good at stopping or disrupting breakout attempts. Secondly, there is jam to his game at times. He can play physical and he doesn't like to get hemmed in his own end. Will improved strength improve his defensive consistency? Can he become just as hungry for the puck in the defensive zone as he is in the other two? There will be inherit risk attached to Parekh on draft day. Maybe he is only a Gostisbehere type powerplay QB at the NHL level. But, on the flip side, he is a young defender with a lot of time to figure things out; one with a great head for the game. I usually bet on hockey sense.
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Guess it depends on how good that shot is then, plus his ability to find the soft spots. If it's only Joffrey Lupul level then not good enough. If he's Mike Bossy then who cares if he doesn't do anything else well.
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Last year I completely incorrectly had us connected to Fantilli all year. This time it's Levshunov
I've seen some cryshing hits by that dude. How is his skating and game processing? I think those are the things we're usually looking at in defensemen. And also, he seemed to have extremely hot start of the season but has cooled off significantly?
I'm almost turned off by how physically developped Lev is. It feels usually those prospects have issues in the NHL but if he's doing well in the KHL, I think it will be hard to iggnore for our scouts.
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I think it's his IQ/processing that is most in question at this point, but he's also so inexperienced. This guy was playing in Belarus as of 2021-22. To step right into the USHL last year and now the NCAA, having the success he's enjoyed - it's super impressive given that he's green as grass. Speaks to how impressive those physical tools really are.
Like Minty, I don't think it will be long before it's decided that learning at the NHL is the best course for someone who has the talent to light up any other league.
Aha, I think I mixed up him with someone else, thank you for clarifying.
I certainly am not a fan of questionable IQ/processing combined with mature physique in the draft. Seems like a receipe for dissapointment. But yeah, I cannot say I know much about his case
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Good to see he's Not in the mold of Tyler Myers/Dougie Hamilton of gentle giant Dmen that play much smaller than their height.
When a player is putting up insane offensive numbers and not getting the respect in the rankings that means there is a lot missing from his game to me.
The pundits have every reason in the world to put him higher but he isn’t skyrocketing like others have.
His EP profile shows he's just outside top10. Considering it takes time for the rankings to represent the players recent play, this sounds very promising for his ranking and he can very likely be shooting up for top5.
And also, IMO there are often players that have great numbers but are overlooked. Just off the top of my mind, DeBrincat, Caufield (ok, undersized) but even Robinson and Kyrou, although they probably weren't close to record breaking. Scouts are wrong all the time, basically.
That being said, I don't know anything about this player
just hyped about our win lol
True, but there are probably a lot more that had hype from fans because they were putting up numbers and busted as scouts expected.His EP profile shows he's just outside top10. Considering it takes time for the rankings to represent the players recent play, this sounds very promising for his ranking and he can very likely be shooting up for top5.
And also, IMO there are often players that have great numbers but are overlooked. Just off the top of my mind, DeBrincat, Caufield (ok, undersized) but even Robinson and Kyrou, although they probably weren't close to record breaking. Scouts are wrong all the time, basically.
That being said, I don't know anything about this player
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Hope he goes #2 overall so that Lev is there for the Ducks at #3 or #4.
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Ya after celebrini it’s kinda wide open at 2….
Could see a team fall in love with any of Lindstrom, catton, silayev, levshunov, Dickinson Eiserman , buium.
Crazy that the hawks and sharks are getting top 15 picks potentially on top of top 3 picks via trades… they really lucked out with Pitt and lighting…. Something we never got lucky with
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