They said the same about Mintyukov not the best defensive game but plenty of skill. He turned out alright and learned a different system in Ottawa. If Parekh gets traded next year to recoup some picks he learns a different system. Lazary wide open style didn’t work with Bode Wilde in his transition to the next level.
Offensively could be OHL point leader? At his age he needs discipline, determination, dedication equals development. IMO believe he will adjust and concentrate on his D and goes the way of Minty not Merkley
Mintyukov was always good defensively though, he was just a rover.
Parekh is a rover and not good defensively.
Both would get caught up ice frequently, as the Saginaw system entails, but when he was back in defensive position, Mintyukov had better technique for it. He's a much better physical package as well, so much strength on his edges and great defensive range with his stick.
I don't see any of that with Parekh. No technique, not a great physical package. I could see, if everything goes very well, Parekh following the Brandt Clarke path. That's his mold.