Zayne
Parekh
D · CGY · Offensive · Above average
- PAL
- 67
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 79
- PTS
- 9
2025-26№ 117 / 325
Zayne Parekh (Calgary Flames) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Zayne Parekh
#19D
Calgary Flames
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 81 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 14, 2006 · Markham, Canada
Drafted : 2024 · CGY · round 1, pick #9
Contract : $975,000 · 2024-25 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Calgary Flames | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 |
| 2025-26 | Calgary Flames | 37 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 55 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 24 | |
Zayne Parekh: our analysis
2025-26 season: 37 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 PTS, -9 +/-, 17:09 TOI. WAR 0.4 (117th of 325) · PAL 67, above average.
In 2025-26, Zayne Parekh, 20, posts a PAL Rating of 67 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 117th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: discipline (96, among the best in the league), creation (88, among the best in the league) and shooting (88, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (20, well below average) and defense (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.7); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.5).
His WAR went from 0.2 in 2024-25 to 0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 79 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Zayne Parekh's story
He first drew attention while skating in the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Markham Majors, where his offensive instincts and puck work began to stand out. The youngest of three hockey-playing brothers, Parekh finished high school at 15 and took courses at the University of Toronto as he balanced school and hockey—steps that helped him develop both his on-ice skills and his maturity.
Selected 19th overall by the Saginaw Spirit in the 2022 OHL draft, he signed with the club on May 19 and made his OHL debut on October 1 in a 10–6 win over the Guelph Storm. In 2022–23 he broke through offensively as a 16-year-old blue-liner, scoring 21 goals and totalling 37 points in 50 games—enough to earn spots on the CHL All-Rookie Team and the OHL First All-Rookie Team.
The following season, 2023–24, he pushed those numbers much higher and became a focal point for scouts. Parekh tied Saginaw’s single-season goals record for a defenseman, was invited to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and finished the year with 33 goals and 96 points—only the second defenseman in OHL history to reach 30 goals in his first year eligible for the NHL draft. He collected the Max Kaminsky Trophy as OHL defenceman of the year, a place on the OHL First All-Star Team and the CHL Defenceman of the Year award.
Drafted ninth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2024, he signed a three-year entry-level contract on July 5, 2024. After another strong campaign with Saginaw in 2024–25 (33 goals, 74 assists) and further First All-Star Team nods, Calgary recalled him following Saginaw’s playoff exit. Parekh made his NHL debut in the Flames’ final game of the 2024–25 season on April 17, scoring in a 5–1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
On the international stage he won gold with Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, contributing three assists in five games, and was later named to Canada’s roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship, where he recorded five goals and eight assists in seven games to help secure a bronze medal. Scouts praise his skating, shot and puck-handling; some concerns about decision-making and positioning have led to comparisons with Erik Karlsson and Quinn Hughes.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:08
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:26
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.44
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 6
- Blocks
- 21
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 43.4 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
18
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
99/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
75/ 80
First line or top pair
Ceiling: 6.7 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
82 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
2.7
the most likely outcome
NHLe
47
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 4 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
32between 18 and 44 (80% range)
- Goals
- 11
- Assists
- 22
- Games
- 80
So far: 8 pts in 18 games. The team has played 0 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.39 pts per game (last season: 0.24).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 39 %
71
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 64
- Confidence 57 %
- ST
- Strength
- 68
- Confidence 44 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 67
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 47
- Confidence 57 %
- CK
- Checking
- 68
- Confidence 44 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 19 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 92
- Confidence 44 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 75
- Confidence 39 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 85
- Confidence 39 %
- DF
- Defense
- 69
- Confidence 35 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 37
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating64
- Top speed (35 %)34 · 56
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.122 · 78
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.6 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)32.4 · 51
ST — Strength68
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.214 · 84
- Body mass (50 %)-1.268 · 53
EN — Endurance67
- Ice time per game (45 %)18 · 70
- Total ice time (20 %)612 · 60
- Shift length (15 %)46.3 · 70
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17 · 73
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.487 · 77
DU — Durability47
- Share of games played (100 %)0.596 · 47
CK — Checking68
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.44 · 70
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.266 · 72
- Season volume (10 %)2.773 · 59
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.905 · 79
DI — Discipline92
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.014 · 92
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.538 · 79
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.62 · 87
PA — Passing75
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.353 · 74
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.327 · 63
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.006 · 74
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.216 · 78
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.278 · 78
SC — Scoring85
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.344 · 86
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.277 · 84
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.388 · 80
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.209 · 86
- xG per shot (10 %)0.036 · 81
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.9 · 84
DF — Defense69
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.019 · 71
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.144 · 84
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.648 · 73
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.014 · 72
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-3.822 · 37
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.1 · 63
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.719 · 63
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience37
- Career regular-season games (65 %)52
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)37
OV — Overall71
- DF · Defense (30 %)69
- PA · Passing (22 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)64
- SC · Scoring (12 %)85
- EN · Endurance (9 %)67
- ST · Strength (6 %)68
- DI · Discipline (5 %)92
- CK · Checking (4 %)68
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.4
wins above replacement
117 of 325
PAL Rating
67/ 100
Performance · Above average
76 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
79/ 100
Very good contract
0.94 M$ · expected PAL 39
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 78
- Defense
- 22
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- Offense
- 63
- Creation
- 88
- Shooting
- 88
- Possession
- 32
- Defense
- 26
- Discipline
- 96
- Power play
- 85
- Penalty kill
- 20
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
48/ 100
Average
better than 48% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
72/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
26/ 100
Below average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 116 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 37
- Shot selection
- 86
- Penalties drawn
- 88
- Puck management
- 5
Defense
- Takeaways
- 46
- Discipline
- 66
- Safe zone exits
- 3
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.8 — 90% interval
117 of 325 defensemen
+1.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.2
- EV defense
- -0.5
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +0.7
- Penalties
- +0.7
- Average → replacement
- +1.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CGY | 37 | 0.4 | -0.2 to 0.8 | 117/325 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 1 | 0.2 | 0.2 to 0.7 | 151/314 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 130.0 km/h16th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.6 km/h67th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1989th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 47.2 %95th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 75.7 km70th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.58 km73rd percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.8 %90th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.8 %34th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.1 %97th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2785th percentile | 172nd percentile | 3.7 %32nd percentile |
| High danger | 498th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 992nd percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 1177th percentile | 195th percentile | 9.1 %90th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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VANZayne Parekh: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Zayne Parekh have in 2026-27?
Zayne Parekh has 2 goals and 8 points (6 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Zayne Parekh?
Zayne Parekh is 20 years old: he was born on February 15, 2006.
How tall is Zayne Parekh, and how much does he weigh?
Zayne Parekh is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 179 lb (81 kg).
Where is Zayne Parekh from?
Canada: Zayne Parekh was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Zayne Parekh play for?
Zayne Parekh plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL, at D, wearing number 19.
Is Zayne Parekh injured?
No: Zayne Parekh is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Zayne Parekh?
Zayne Parekh produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 117th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 67 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Zayne Parekh make?
Zayne Parekh earns $943K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 79 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Zayne Parekh's contract end?
Zayne Parekh's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Zayne Parekh overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 79 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Zayne Parekh a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 117th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Zayne Parekh played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Zayne Parekh has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists).
What are Zayne Parekh's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Zayne Parekh has 55 games, 6 goals, 11 assists and 17 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 9 points in 37 games.
Where was Zayne Parekh drafted?
Zayne Parekh was drafted 9th overall (round 1) by Calgary Flames in 2024.
Is Zayne Parekh better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.60 points per game at home (6 in 10 games) and 0.25 on the road (2 in 8 games).
How does Zayne Parekh perform in the playoffs?
Zayne Parekh has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Zayne Parekh?
Jake Walman: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jake Walman's page →Is Zayne Parekh a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 32 points in 2026-27, or 0.40 points per game.
What is Zayne Parekh's nationality?
Zayne Parekh is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup; bronze medal at the 2026 World Junior Championship (5 goals, 8 assists in 7 games).
What awards has Zayne Parekh won?
Named to the CHL All-Rookie Team, 2022–23 ; Named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team, 2022–23 ; Max Kaminsky Trophy (OHL Defenceman of the Year), 2024 ; Named to the OHL First All-Star Team, 2024 ; Named to the CHL First All-Star Team, 2024 ; CHL Defenceman of the Year Award, 2024 ; Named to the OHL First All-Star Team, 2025 ; Named to the CHL First All-Star Team, 2025.
Where did Zayne Parekh play before turning pro?
Played AAA with the Markham Majors (GTHL); Saginaw Spirit (OHL) — drafted in 2022, first full season 2022–23 and played 2024–25 with the Spirit.
How many points is Zayne Parekh projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 32 points in 80 games in 2026-27 (18 to 44 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Calgary Flames teammates
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