Zayne Parekh — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zayne Parekh is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Zayne Parekh has 4 goals, 5 assists and 9 points in 37 games, worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zayne Parekh is a young defenseman, 20 years old, who has appeared in parts of two NHL seasons, totaling 38 career games. In the current season, he has contributed 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points across 37 games, showing some offensive flashes from the blueline.
After a slightly positive 0.5 GAR in his debut year, his overall impact has declined to -2.1 GAR in the current season, suggesting a sophomore slump. While power-play offense is identified as a value driver, its contribution has been negligible, reflecting a challenging start to his NHL tenure as he works to establish a consistent positive impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 179 lb |
| Draft | 2024 — Round 1, Pick 9 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 8 | 49 | 8.2% | 17:08 | 52.6% | 3.0 | 0.0 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -0.8 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zayne Parekh has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zayne Parekh's GAR this season?
Zayne Parekh has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
What is Zayne Parekh's WAR this season?
Zayne Parekh has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Zayne Parekh have this season?
Zayne Parekh has 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 37 games this season.
Is Zayne Parekh a good defenseman?
Zayne Parekh ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Zayne Parekh's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Zayne Parekh has accumulated -0.2 career GAR and 10 points.
When was Zayne Parekh drafted?
Zayne Parekh was drafted in 2024 — Round 1, Pick 9 — CGY.