If you need someone to make you better on defense, you are NOT a #1 defenseman. His is not terrible, but he is to big to think he can play like an offensive d man. Team aren’t scared to come at him. 24 GP 1 G 6A 7 P minus 7 and 6 pims I expect more physical or more offense.
He was absolutely key to that run. Him and Bo as a shut down line allowed Petro to do more offensively. But also between him and Petro they could match up against all the top opponents.
Parayko may need a different partner or still be dealing with his back. His talent is there.