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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flames' Rookie Phenom Zayne Parekh Ready for Prime Time
The Calgary Flames may have found a future cornerstone on the blue line—and his name is Zayne Parekh. Any time a young defenceman gets mentioned in the same breath as Bobby Orr, the hockey world takes notice. For Parekh, it's not just talk—it's backed by record-breaking numbers, dazzling offensive instincts, and a resume that has already turned heads at the NHL level. The Flames selected Parekh ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and wasted little time locking him up with an entry-level contract on July 5, 2024. Now, at just 19 years old, the Nobleton, Ontario, native is poised to make his mark in Calgary—and across the league. Parekh was electric during his time with the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League, rewriting the franchise record books with a 33-goal, 96-point campaign over 66 regular-season games in 2023-24. He followed that up with a jaw-dropping 33 goals and 74 assists for 107 points, with a plus-42 ranking in 61 games last season. In doing so, Parekh joined the legendary Bobby Orr as the only defencemen in OHL/OHA history to post multiple 30-goal seasons. His dominance earned him the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the OHL's Most Outstanding Defenceman in 2024 and received 2024 CHL Defenceman of the Year honours, solidifying his reputation as one of the most gifted offensive blueliners in recent memory. The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) on X The regular NHL season schedule is out, with Marner set to return to Toronto on January 23, 2026. THN Hosts @Michael_Traikos, @katie_gaus , and @THNRyanKennedy debate Toronto's reception of Marner after being traded to Vegas, the latest NHL news, and more on the newest episode The real question now: How will it translate to the NHL? If his brief debut last season is any indication, Flames fans have plenty to be excited about. Parekh suited up for Calgary in a late-season matchup against the Los Angeles Kings and didn't disappoint—scoring his first NHL goal and finishing with a plus-3 rating. Heading into the 2025–26 campaign, has Parekh slotted at No. 7 in its Top 10 Rookie Rankings. With elite vision, an innate sense for offence, and a poise well beyond his years, Parekh is set to become a key part of Calgary's rebuild—and quite possibly its future star on the blueline. © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Nashville Predators complete blockbuster trade for Nicolas Hague, sending Jeremy Lauzon and Colton Sissons to Vegas Golden Knights
Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images On Sunday night, the Nashville Predators made a decisive move to reshape their defense, acquiring 26-year-old Nicolas Hague from the Vegas Golden Knights in a trade confirmed by ESPN, TSN, and Sportsnet. The Predators immediately secured his future with a four-year, $22 million extension ahead of free agency. The trade saw Nashville send defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and center Colton Sissons to Vegas. Finalized just before Hague could test the open market, the deal underscored the Predators' urgency to strengthen their blue line with a player they view as a long-term solution. Nicolas Hague brings size, experience, and championship pedigree Nicolas Hague arrives in Tennessee with the kind of imposing presence NHL teams covet. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 245 pounds, he logged five goals and seven assists over 68 games last season for Vegas. His defensive impact showed in 82 hits, 74 blocks, and 18 takeaways—though it came with 56 giveaways and 40 penalty minutes. In 2022–23, he recorded a career-best 14 assists and three goals over 81 appearances, while leading Vegas defensemen with 154 hits and 154 blocks. Across his six NHL seasons, Hague has totaled 20 goals and 63 assists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More Undo Drafted 34th overall by the Golden Knights in 2017, he built his early career with the Mississauga Steelheads, setting their single-season scoring record for a defenseman and earning the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the OHL's top blueliner before turning pro. Hague also holds a special place in Vegas history. He was the only player drafted by the Golden Knights to appear in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, scoring in Game 5 to help secure the franchise's first championship over the Florida Panthers. Vegas Golden Knights strengthen roster with experienced additions Jeremy Lauzon and Colton Sissons Heading to Vegas are Jeremy Lauzon and Colton Sissons, both set to become unrestricted free agents next offseason. Lauzon, 28, played 28 games for Nashville last season with one assist. A season earlier, he had career highs in goals (6), assists (8), hits (386), blocks (111), and penalty minutes (98) over 79 games. Sissons, 31, brings versatility at center, having tallied seven goals and 14 assists over 72 games last season. He hit a career-high 35 points in 2023–24 with 15 goals and 20 assists across 81 appearances. Nashville Predators and Vegas Golden Knights adjust strategies with Nicolas Hague, Jeremy Lauzon, and Colton Sissons trade The trade marks an important shift for both franchises. Nashville prioritizes youth and stability on defense by locking in Hague before free agency. Meanwhile, Vegas adds experienced, physical depth with Lauzon on the blue line and Sissons up front—moves that could help them maintain roster flexibility and competitive balance in a tight salary-cap environment. Also Read: Washington Capitals stun NHL Draft with bold trade for 6'4" German winger Maxim Schafer Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Global News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Global News
London Knights Sam Dickinson named OHL Defenceman of the Year
Sam Dickinson was taken 11th overall in the NHL Entry Draft in 2024. One day people may wonder what took National Hockey League teams so long to call his name. Dickinson was named the Ontario Hockey League Defenceman of the Year on April 24 after putting up the best offensive season by a D-man in London Knights history and also leading the entire league in plus-minus. Dickinson recorded 91 points in the regular season and was a plus-64. 'It's obviously a huge honour,' said Dickinson. 'I have so many people to thank, from everyone with the London Knights to my teammates to my family. Dickinson joins a long list of distinguished players and Hall of Famers who have earned the honour. Story continues below advertisement Names like Larry Murphy and Al MacInnis headline the Max Kaminsky Trophy over the years. Dickinson didn't exactly find the position naturally from a young age. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In fact, he was close to trying to find something else other than hockey to play after being cut from a travel team for the third year in a row. That's when the coach offered him a pair of goalie pads. 'My journey to get to defence was pretty long,' laughs Dickinson. '(After not making the team) I was told they needed a backup goalie and I figured since it hadn't worked out so far that maybe I'd try out goalie. I was 10 or 11 years old and I was still figuring out whether or not I wanted to play hockey.' Dickinson stuck it out in net for the entire season and it pushed him in a new direction. 'After my one year of goalie I swore to myself that I'd never strap the pads on again and I've been true to that to this day,' Dickinson admits. 'After that I played defence for a year and then forward for a couple of years and was finally moved back to defence full time when i was 14 or 15.' Could playing so many positions have led to his high-end ability to see the game? Story continues below advertisement 'I don't know that I was thinking the game too well at that point,' smiles Dickinson. 'I was just skating around, trying to get the puck and put it in the net.' An unconventional path but given where that path has taken him, no one would want to change a thing. Dickinson is the eighth London Knight to be honoured as the league's best defenceman. The most recent Knight to win the Max Kaminsky trophy was Evan Bouchard in 2019. Danny Syvret, John Erskine, Bob Halkidis, Rick Green, Rob Ramage and Brad Marsh are the other London names on the trophy. Marsh and Ramage were co-winners in 1978. Dickinson and the Knights are preparing for Game 1 of the OHL's Western Conference Championship series on Friday, Apr. 25 at 7 p.m., at Canada Life Place. Coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m., on 980 CFPL, at and on the iHeart Radio and Radioplayer Canada apps.
