I didn’t think we would land him, but the longer it goes on, the better our chances I feel. He’s used words like talking to his family and long term commitment. To me, if playing in his home state means anything, a long term contract weighs heavy on his mind, especially if Chuck is the highest bidder. Chuck just better be a damn good salesman pitching his prospects, because we obviously don’t have the reputation or skill level now as teams we are up against.
The word is he is leaving Toronto for Minnesota today. Hopefully he will not have made a decision before getting on that plane. In Toronto, he could announce any team in front of the press. But there is a possibility that getting on that plane is a sign, so to speak.
I am still not saying that he will sign here, but these things at least could be indicating that the Wild have a good shot.
And if he comes here, it could be that Suter will follow. Suter appears to want to see what happens with Zach first. He shouldn’t care, because they don’t play the same position, so that too could be a sign that whoever signs Parise gets put at the top of the list for Suter.
