Flames sign 2024 first round picks Parekh, Gridin to entry-level deals

The Calgary Flames have signed a trio of prospects to entry-level contracts, including their two 2024 first-round picks. The team announced they signed 2024 first-round picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin; and 2023 second-round pick Etienne Morin to their first NHL deals on Friday. The Flames picked Parekh ninth overall in last week’s draft. The 18-year-old defenceman put up 33 goals and 63 assists for 96 points in 66 games with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit in 2023-24.The information yo