Flames prospect Zayne Parekh posts hype video and fans love it
Zayne Parekh hasn’t even been a part of the Calgary Flames organization for a month, and the fan base already loves him.
The Flames selected Parekh with the ninth-overall pick in this year’s draft. The 18-year-old was widely regarded as one of the best defenceman available, having scored 33 goals and 96 points in 66 games with the Saginaw Spirit this past season.
In addition to being the best prospect the Flames organization has had in some time, Parekh seems genuinely thrilled about being selected by Calgary. Yesterday, he posted a hype video on Instagram, and fans are loving it.
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“Excited to be a Flame,” he wrote. “Let’s get it!”
Zayne Parekh just posted one sick hype video on his Instagram. Holy shit! #Flames
zayne.parekh on Instagram pic.twitter.com/Ro7IEdCyut
— Yegor Sharangovich replaced Breadman (@FierySharky) July 10, 2024
It’s like he knows the struggle we’ve been going through the last 2 years
— Аdam (@TkachukYou) July 10, 2024
Yeah his jerseys going up to the rafters !
— Eew (@ew1ll1ams) July 10, 2024
this guy is going 2 be generational talent. better than Hughes and Bouchard within 2-3 seasons!!!
— Fever4Flames (@Fever4Flames) July 10, 2024
The moment I fell in love with this player, is the moment I realized he’d already fallen in love with my team.
— El Chaco (@HighTrustChaco) July 10, 2024
Weegar handing the cup to Parekh in 2028 🤩
— Burke (@dejourdanb) July 10, 2024
This is dope!
— Pedro (@PedroinCalgary) July 10, 2024
LFG!
— DustinWoof (@MDonahue99) July 10, 2024
LFGG
— Gurpal Singh (@cofredhub) July 10, 2024
Holy shit is right! This is CRAZY! 😮 😮 😮
— charles harrington (@wasp_enthusiast) July 10, 2024
Shortly after being selected, Parekh signed his three-year, entry-level deal, which will carry a cap hit of $975,000. While a strong training camp could put him into consideration for playing with the Flames this upcoming season, the most probable outcome is that he is returned to the Spirit to continue honing his craft. Nevertheless, he figures to be a huge part of the Flames’ blue line in the coming years.
Along with Parekh, the Flames were also able to sign Matvei Gridin, who was also selected in the first round of this year’s draft at 28th overall. He scored 38 goals and 83 points in 60 games this past season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL and also figures to be a big part of what is looking like a bright future in Calgary.
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