Parise, the most coveted free agent of the 2012 offseason, signs a $98-million deal, 13-year deal with his hometown and joins a Wild team that has shown limited offensive potential in the past.
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Parise is once again playing with Kovalchuk and Zajac. The sniper has 30 goals and 64 points through 77 games.
Parise moves down to the Elias line. The unrestricted free agent has 29 goals and 63 points in 75 games.
As expected, Parise will play tonight. Through 65 games, the captain scored 27 goals and 56 points.
Sounds like Parise will play through his pain despite not being 100 percent. Through 65 games, the captain scored 27 goals and 56 points.
The Devils' captain now has 27 goals and 56 points in 64 games which includes a hat trick last night.
Sounds like Parise narrowly escaped a concussion. The Devils' captain now has 27 goals and 56 points in 64 games which includes a hat trick last night. Keep a close eye on Parise as concussions can remain dormant for a few days.
Parise's recent play has vaulted the Devils back into the division picture. Furthermore, his line with Patrik Elias and Ilya Kovalchuk is on fire.
Parise is showing the rest of the league why he should be the top UFA. Expect him to continue scoring goals at an elevated pace down the stretch.
Parise remains on the top line but has been moved back to the wing. He scored four goals and five points over his first nine games.
Look for Parise to center the second line as coach Pete DeBoer juggles the lines. If Patrick Kane -- a natural center who also converted to wing at the NHL level -- can play a successful pivot for the Blackhawks, Why can't Parise. The Minneapolis, Minnesota scored three goal and four points over his first six games of the season.
As a former 45-goal scorer, taking Parise in the second or third round of your draft should prove to be a steal. At this point he's on pace for 82-goals, which is clearly unsustainable, but definitely helps elevate him back into the elite LW options.
Parise sounds ready for the regular season following the long layoff. In his last full season he scored 38 goals and 82 points. Look for similar production while manning the top line all season.
Parise should certainly score more than last years totals where he produced only three goals and six points through 14 games. The Devils hope he remains a big part of their roster and return to the form that saw him score 30+ goals and 80+ points. Look for him to approach those totals, if healthy, over a full season.
Feel free to draft Parise as the elite left wing he is. In his last full season, Parise netted 38 goals and finished with 82 points. He should be regarded as a third to fourth round pick -- a deep discount from last year's first round price tag.