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Flames Recall Zayne Parekh After Record World Juniors

The 19-year-old reenters the NHL after a bronze finish that included a Canadian single-tournament points record for a defenceman.

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Canadian defenceman Zayne Parekh (19) celebrates his goal against Finland with teammates at the world junior hockey championship in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
The Calgary Flames have assigned defenceman Artem Grushnikov to the AHL Wranglers.
Canada's Zayne Parekh (19), celebrates with teammates after defeating Finland for the bronze medal at the world junior hockey championship in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Overview

  • Calgary officially recalled Parekh on Tuesday and he is meeting the team in Montreal ahead of the road game against the Canadiens.
  • Parekh posted 13 points at the World Juniors, setting the Canadian single‑tournament mark for a defenceman and finishing second all-time behind Peter Andersson’s 14 from 1985.
  • He tied the Canadian single‑tournament goals record for a blueliner with five and was named to the tournament media all-star team.
  • The 2024 ninth-overall pick began this season with Calgary, recording one point in 11 NHL games before an upper‑body injury in early November.
  • The Flames list eight defencemen on the active roster with no open spots, leaving Parekh’s immediate usage to be determined as roster moves remain available via waiver‑exempt players.