Blue-chip prospect get crushed into the boards on a night when the Flames' performance had MacKenzie Weegar calling out "passengers."

Developing Zayne Parekh is one of the most important priorities facing the Calgary Flames this season. Article content

They’re going to need to put some of their plans on hold, though. Article content Article content

The 19-year-old blueliner — and blue-chip prospect — left Friday night’s 4-0 loss to the visiting Chicago Blackhawks after getting crushed into the Saddledome boards by Nick Foligno.

It was immediately obvious that something was wrong. Parekh was in discomfort and skated right to the bench, where cameras caught him grimacing as he touched his shoulder.

Parekh retreated to the locker-room moments later, and didn’t return.

“He’s go

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