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Flames' Zayne Parekh Out for Camp, Returns September 18

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Zayne Parekh, a defenceman for the Calgary Flames, will miss the prospects training camp due to a lower-body injury from the summer.
GM Craig Conroy noted that Parekh is skating and will likely join the main camp on September 18.
The ninth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft scored 33 goals and 107 points in 61 games with the Saginaw Spirit.
Despite his absence, 24 players, including Sam Honzek and Hunter Brzustewicz, will participate in rookie games against the Edmonton Oilers this weekend.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, the NHL implemented a salary cap, fundamentally altering team dynamics and player management. The Calgary Flames, a franchise in the National Hockey League, have since navigated these changes, including drafting talents like Zayne Parekh, who scored 33 goals in 2024. Parekh's injury highlights the ongoing challenges teams face in player health and development, especially during training camps. As the Flames prepare for rookie games against the Edmonton Oilers, the focus remains on building a competitive roster within the constraints of the salary cap.

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Story summary

Zayne Parekh, a defenceman for the Calgary Flames, will miss the prospects training camp due to a lower-body injury from the summer.
GM Craig Conroy noted that Parekh is skating and will likely join the main camp on September 18.
The ninth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft scored 33 goals and 107 points in 61 games with the Saginaw Spirit.
Despite his absence, 24 players, including Sam Honzek and Hunter Brzustewicz, will participate in rookie games against the Edmonton Oilers this weekend.

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