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National Post
an hour ago
- Sport
- National Post
Zayne Parekh out for remainder of World Junior Summer Showcase
Zayne Parekh won't be participating in the rest of the World Junior Summer Showcase. Article content The Calgary Flames ' prized prospect will skip the rest of Team Canada's mid-summer camp for precautionary reasons related to a lower-body injury. Article content Article content The Flames announced Tuesday afternoon that he'd already returned to Calgary to follow up with the team's medical staff but is expected to be a full participant at training camp when it starts in September. Article content 'It'd be awesome, hopefully I'm playing in Calgary around that time,' Parekh told TSN on Monday when asked about playing for Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championships in December. 'I guess my future is a little up in the air right now, but my goal is to play in Calgary for the whole year. Article content 'As weird as it sounds, best case scenario is I might not be playing in the tournament if I'm fortunate enough to be selected, but any time you can wear that Maple Leaf, it's an honour.' Article content Parekh, selected ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, is widely expected to be with the Flames and playing NHL minutes next season. He's too young to play for the Wranglers in the AHL and after leading the CHL in defensive scoring last season, there's little good that can be done for his development if he were to return to the OHL for another year with the Saginaw Spirit. Article content
Calgary Herald
an hour ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Zayne Parekh out for remainder of World Junior Summer Showcase
Article content Zayne Parekh won't be participating in the rest of the World Junior Summer Showcase. Article content The Calgary Flames ' prized prospect will skip the rest of Team Canada's mid-summer camp for precautionary reasons related to a lower-body injury. Article content Article content The Flames announced Tuesday afternoon that he'd already returned to Calgary to follow up with the team's medical staff but is expected to be a full participant at training camp when it starts in September. Article content Article content 'It'd be awesome, hopefully I'm playing in Calgary around that time,' Parekh told TSN on Monday when asked about playing for Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championships in December. 'I guess my future is a little up in the air right now, but my goal is to play in Calgary for the whole year. Article content Article content 'As weird as it sounds, best case scenario is I might not be playing in the tournament if I'm fortunate enough to be selected, but any time you can wear that Maple Leaf, it's an honour.' Article content Parekh, selected ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, is widely expected to be with the Flames and playing NHL minutes next season. He's too young to play for the Wranglers in the AHL and after leading the CHL in defensive scoring last season, there's little good that can be done for his development if he were to return to the OHL for another year with the Saginaw Spirit. Article content
Edmonton Journal
an hour ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Zayne Parekh out for remainder of World Junior Summer Showcase
Article content Zayne Parekh won't be participating in the rest of the World Junior Summer Showcase. Article content The Calgary Flames ' prized prospect will skip the rest of Team Canada's mid-summer camp for precautionary reasons related to a lower-body injury. Article content Article content The Flames announced Tuesday afternoon that he'd already returned to Calgary to follow up with the team's medical staff but is expected to be a full participant at training camp when it starts in September. Article content 'It'd be awesome, hopefully I'm playing in Calgary around that time,' Parekh told TSN on Monday when asked about playing for Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championships in December. 'I guess my future is a little up in the air right now, but my goal is to play in Calgary for the whole year. Article content Article content 'As weird as it sounds, best case scenario is I might not be playing in the tournament if I'm fortunate enough to be selected, but any time you can wear that Maple Leaf, it's an honour.' Parekh, selected ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, is widely expected to be with the Flames and playing NHL minutes next season. He's too young to play for the Wranglers in the AHL and after leading the CHL in defensive scoring last season, there's little good that can be done for his development if he were to return to the OHL for another year with the Saginaw Spirit. Article content
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Eight Toronto Maple Leafs featured in Daily Faceoff's top 300 fantasy hockey rankings ahead of 2025–26 NHL season
Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin has released his annual top 300 fantasy hockey player rankings ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have eight players on the list. The rankings factor in multi-category production, positional value, and projected roles heading into the season. While familiar names made the cut, there were a few surprises in terms of both placement and omissions. Auston Matthews tops fantasy hockey rankings, William Nylander and Matthew Knies also among top Toronto Maple Leafs picks for 2025–26 NHL season Auston Matthews was the highest-ranked Maple Leaf, coming in at No. 10 overall. Despite questions surrounding his recent injury history and the departure of Mitch Marner, Larkin sees potential for a strong bounce-back campaign. William Nylander followed at No. 19, largely due to his offensive consistency and projected increased role in the post-Marner lineup. Matthew Knies landed at No. 59, thanks to a breakout season that featured 29 goals and 182 hits. While his power-play production was limited, his physical play and potential for increased ice time made him a standout mid-round fantasy pick. John Tavares slotted in at No. 80 after a 38-goal season, although his age and elevated shooting percentage were noted as concerns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Leafs fantasy depth includes Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll, Morgan Rielly, and Matias Maccelli Goaltender Anthony Stolarz came in at No. 88, earning recognition as Toronto's top-ranked netminder. His numbers from last season closely mirrored those of Connor Hellebuyck, but injury concerns and his tandem role tempered expectations. Joseph Woll followed at No. 154, while Morgan Rielly and Matias Maccelli landed at Nos. 210 and 243, respectively. In addition to the eight ranked Leafs, three others, Easton Cowan, Bobby McMann, and Max Domi were named as bubble players who could break through with strong starts to the season. With eight players ranked in the top 300, the Maple Leafs remain a key team to watch in fantasy hockey heading into 2025–26. While stars like Matthews and Nylander remain reliable options, emerging talent like Knies and solid depth picks in net give fantasy managers several Toronto-based options across all draft tiers. FAQs: 1. How many Toronto Maple Leafs were ranked in Daily Faceoff's Top 300 for 2025–26? Eight Leafs players made the list. 2. Who is the highest-ranked Maple Leafs player in the 2025–26 fantasy rankings? Auston Matthews is the highest-ranked Leafs player. Also Read: NHL trade rumors: Nazem Kadri could join Montreal Canadiens after Toronto Maple Leafs blocked by Calgary Flames Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Richest contract in Oilers history also one of top bargains in entire NHL, analytics expert says
This in from Dom Luszczyszyn, stat analyst from The Athletic, his list of the best contracts in the NHL, and his assertion that Leon Draisaitl's new $14 million per year deal — the richest in the history of the Edmonton Oilers — is also the sixth best contract in the NHL just now. Article content According to Luszczyszyn, Draisaitl's new $14 million per year deal over eight seasons will give the Oilers $35 million in surplus value, about $4.4 million per year. Article content Article content 'What looked like a fair deal when it was signed now looks like a steal thanks to Draisaitl's personal leap in performance timed with the rising cap environment,' Luszczyszyn writes. 'On the Draisaitl front, he was the league's best skater last year as a result of a much-improved defensive game. While Draisaitl's defensive play had already grown relative to his early days, last season's jump put him on the fringes of Selke discussions. He reached a new level that put him in the conversation among the league's best 200-foot players — and it didn't come with any offensive sacrifice either.' Article content Article content The unexpected rapid rise in the NHL's salary cap makes Drai's deal all the better of a bargain, Luszczyszyn writes. Article content 1. It's great that the analytics crowd now appreciates Draisaitl. Earlier in his career, many analytics types were open to trading away Drai from the Oilers and argued his first contract was somewhat of an overpay when he inked it. At the Cult, our video analysis of Draisaitl showed him to be a strong player from his first year in the league, but he's now reached a new height. For the first time in their decade together, Draisaitl out-played Connor McDavid at even strength this past regular season. Article content Draisaitl was +2.99 Grade A shots per game this year at even strength, making contributionsto 4.3 per game and mistakes on 1.3 per against against. That's the best number we've ever found at the Cult of Hockey since starting video review of scoring chances in 2010-11. Article content Article content 2. Draisaitl was at his attacking best this year. He's never been so dangerous. He also picked it up defensively in the regular season. In the playoffs, especially in the Final against Florida, both he and McDavid saw a drop in their defensive play. In the Final, both of them pressed too hard to force the attack, which all too often drew them out of position, McDavid trying to win battles and pucks, Draisaitl trying to steal the puck by anticipating where it would go. This worked when they guessed right but when they guessed wrong it led to too many Grade A shots and goals against.
