Zayne Parekh vs Zeev Buium

[Felidae]

Both had historic seasons in their respective leagues and drafted just a few spots apart. Who is the better player, or who do you think will end up as the better player?

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[Felidae]

Uh. was this moved? I swear I posted this in the Poll subforum. I figured it would be OK since there is a demidov vs Michkov Poll there.

If not, would a mod move it there? Just so it gains more traction?

 

[BigRangy]

My bet would be Zeev

 

[Finster8]

Parekh has to improve his D game and has the incredible upside offensively. Next couple years to play loads of quality TOI on PK and against others teams top lines. Time will tell as he matures and develops

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Buium could end up an Adam Fox type.

Parekh might become a Tyson Barrie.

I know which one I’d rather have.

 

[Felidae]

Buium could end up an Adam Fox type.

Parekh might become a Tyson Barrie.

I know which one I’d rather have.

Tyson Barrie's draft year is ranked the 42nd most productive season by a 17 year old defenseman in WHL history

Parekh's is the 3rd most productive season by a 17 year old defenseman in OHL history. The 2 players ahead of him played in the 80s.

Who knows what will happen, but Parekh's ceiling is significantly higher than a Tyson Barrie.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Buium could end up an Adam Fox type.

Parekh might become a Tyson Barrie.

I know which one I’d rather have.

I voted Buium, but Parekh’s upside is more like Erik Karlsson. It’s just a gamble on whether he reaches it. Parekh is like twice the player Barrie was at the same age lol.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Tyson Barrie's draft year is ranked the 42nd most productive season by a 17 year old defenseman in WHL history

Parekh's is the 3rd most productive season by a 17 year old defenseman in OHL history. The 2 players ahead of him played in the 80s.

Who knows what will happen, but Parekh's ceiling is significantly higher than a Tyson Barrie.

Look at OHL defensemen from the last 15 years that had high scoring seasons. It’s not a super impressive list.

 

[Felidae]

Look at OHL defensemen from the last 15 years that had high scoring seasons. It’s not a super impressive list.

Yeah, last 15 years the only notable players are Dougie Hamilton, Mikael Sergachev, Aaron Ekblad and Thomas Harley. Thing is though, Parekh outproduced all these players by at least 38 points.

But if you make the cutoff just a few years further, that list ends up including PK Subban and Drew Doughty (who he outproduced by 22 points)

Again, there are more than a few duds. Most notable are ryan Ellis and Ryan Murphy who didn't amount to much but are just right below Parekh on the list and outproduced all the guys I mentioned in their 17 year old season

But my point still stands that his potential is massive, and his ceiling is certainly above someone like Krug.

 

[57special]

Buium. Slightly better defensively, bit thicker, bit better skater, plays in a higher level league. Still, Parekh is a RHD. They are like blondes, and get preferential treatment.

 

[ORRFForever]

Both had historic seasons in their respective leagues and drafted just a few spots apart. Who is the better player, or who do you think will end up as the better player?

I'll give you a hint...

Canadian hockey fans will vote for Parekh and American hockey fans will vote for Buium.

 

[57special]

I'll give you a hint...

Canadian hockey fans will vote for Parekh and American hockey fans will vote for Buium.

what about dual citizens?

 

[ORRFForever]

what about dual citizens?

They do NOT get to vote - conflict of interest and all that.

 

[PAZ]

Yeah, last 15 years the only notable players are Dougie Hamilton, Mikael Sergachev, Aaron Ekblad and Thomas Harley. Thing is though, Parekh outproduced all these players by at least 38 points.

But if you make the cutoff just a few years further, that list ends up including PK Subban and Drew Doughty (who he outproduced by 22 points)

Again, there are more than a few duds. Most notable are ryan Ellis and Ryan Murphy who didn't amount to much but are just right below Parekh on the list and outproduced all the guys I mentioned in their 17 year old season

But my point still stands that his potential is massive, and his ceiling is certainly above someone like Krug.

Ryan Ellis was not a dud. Late bloomer? Ye. But he was a #2/3 in his prime, it was just unfortunate it was cut short.

 

[karltonian]

Ryan Ellis was not a dud. Late bloomer? Ye. But he was a #2/3 in his prime, it was just unfortunate it was cut short.

I was like, what, not the Ryan Ellis that was a mainstay on one of the best bluelines in the league for like a decade?

 

[67 others]

I'll give you a hint...

Canadian hockey fans will vote for Parekh and American hockey fans will vote for Buium.

This Canadian is voting Buium.

My wishlist for dmen the sharks could grab was Dickenson/Buium, Silayev, Parekh, Yakemchuk, in that order

 

[KevinRedkey]

Parakh reminds me a lot of Ryan Murphy, so I'll go with Buium on this one.

 

[Circulartheory]

Not being a homer because I had Buium ranked #5 and Parekh #11 before the draft started.

From what I've seen, I just hated all the offensive pinches Parekh made. He's has some amazing tools (skating, hunger to attack, stick skills) but he often makes risky plays that led to odd man rushes or would make dangerous passes in his own zone. And that style is not for me.

I've liked alot of what I've seen from Buium. He isn't a puck rusher like Parekh and he isn't going to challenge forechecking forwards on the offensive blueline 1v1 like Parekh but he makes the quick and most efficient play. He's agile, smart, very active, good puck skills etc. and does it all at a high tempo

I prefer the very very good but safe prospect over the possibly great but very risky prospect.

 

[samsagat]

Parekh = Erik Karlsson

Buium = no NHL comparable.. but maybe Hutson (mixed with Andrei Markov).

But I clearly believe that Buium is a defenseman you can win with..

Parekh.. not that much.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Parekh = Erik Karlsson

Buium = no NHL comparable.. but maybe Hutson (mixed with Andrei Markov).

But I clearly believe that Buium is a defenseman you can win with..

Parekh.. not that much.

Devon Toews-ish.

 

[Circulartheory]

Parekh = Erik Karlsson

Buium = no NHL comparable.. but maybe Hutson (mixed with Andrei Markov).

But I clearly believe that Buium is a defenseman you can win with..

Parekh.. not that much.

Names for Buium that have been thrown out there is Fox, Morrissey, Forsling. I guess it'll depend on how well his offensive game progresses but its definitely a good start as a Hobey Baker nonimee at 18yrs

Devon Toews-ish.

Oh I like that one.

 

[koyvoo]

I'll give you a hint...

Canadian hockey fans will vote for Parekh and American hockey fans will vote for Buium.

Why would either do such a thing if they thought the they player from the other country was better?

I’m Canadian and voted for the American. I’m sure I’m not nearly the only one.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Why would either do such a thing if they thought the they player from the other country was better?

Just wait til you see the Finns on here

 

[Felidae]

Ryan Ellis was not a dud. Late bloomer? Ye. But he was a #2/3 in his prime, it was just unfortunate it was cut short.

Dud was way too harsh. But what I meant is that he didn't really pan out as the offensive player he was in juniors.

 

[majormajor]

Buium. Slightly better defensively, bit thicker, bit better skater, plays in a higher level league. Still, Parekh is a RHD. They are like blondes, and get preferential treatment.

Slightly better defensively?

I can see Parekh improving his D but Buium improved it more, and starting from a much higher level.

His shutdown performance in the NCAA tourney was remarkable. Parekh meanwhile is still getting run over in the OHL. Try to imagine Parekh playing a shutdown role in the NCAA tourney? 5 goals against per game? 8?

Parekh = Erik Karlsson

Buium = no NHL comparable.. but maybe Hutson (mixed with Andrei Markov).

But I clearly believe that Buium is a defenseman you can win with..

Parekh.. not that much.

Buium is a lot bigger and stronger than Hutson, better defensively.

His decision making is his calling card so Fox and Forsling are natural comps.