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Good get for them if they do... I hope Kenny has a plan B.
Reports indicate Ryan Suter, Zach Parise leaning toward signing with Minnesota Wild.
The Minnesota Wild could be on the verge of pulling off one of the biggest free-agent coups in NHL history.
Reports are emerging that Minnesota could be close to landing Nashville defenseman Ryan Suter and New Jersey forward Zach Parise, who are easily the most coveted free agents on the market this summer.
Michael Russo, a Wild beat writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reported late Tuesday night that Parise was in Minneosta to meet with officials for the Wild, who also sent a contingent to Madison, Wis., to meet Suter face-to-face.
The Detroit Red Wings, who also would love to sign both players, sent owner Mike Ilitch, general manager Ken Holland and advisor Chris Chelios to Madison Tuesday in an effort to sign Suter.
"The Wild has made gargantuan long-term contract offers to both players," Russo wrote. "Exact figures haven't emerged, but teams interested in Parise are believed to be offering contracts worth $100 million and more, and Suter more than $80 million.
"Now it's only a matter of the two deciding if they want to play together in Minnesota and be part of package to help shape the future of a franchise or choose other destinations. Yes, there is a likelihood the Wild will either land both or neither."
This morning, Russo wrote on his blog, "Today could be the day that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter make their big decisions, and things are tracking in a positive way if you’re a Wild fan. The Wild executed a bigtime power play yesterday in an attempt to land both the highly-coveted New Jersey Devils captain and Nashville Predators defenseman."
Parise told Josh Rimer of NextSportStar.com he's gotten closer to making a decision every day since free agency began Sunday. Parise said he does not anticipate having any more meetings with teams before making a decision
But the thought of playing with Suter appeals to Parise.
"We've talked," Parise told Rimer. "Ryan and I are friends. We've definitely talked throughout this thing. I'm definitely not going to disclose anything on his behalf. Ryan is a great player. He's a top defenseman. Those type of players don't come around often.
"I would love to play on a team with a defenseman like Ryan Suter. To get an opportunity to play with him would be great."
This morning, Rimer Tweeted, "I strongly believe now especially after my interview last night with Parise, that him and Suter are a package Deal! I'm also feeling pretty strongly that they'll both be pulling on Minnesota Wild Jersey's this season."
Suter's agent, Neil Sheehy, told MLive.com in an email late Tuesday night that "I don't know for sure" when Suter will make a decision. "Let's see what tomorrow brings."
Reports indicate Ryan Suter, Zach Parise leaning toward signing with Minnesota Wild.
The Minnesota Wild could be on the verge of pulling off one of the biggest free-agent coups in NHL history.
Reports are emerging that Minnesota could be close to landing Nashville defenseman Ryan Suter and New Jersey forward Zach Parise, who are easily the most coveted free agents on the market this summer.
Michael Russo, a Wild beat writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reported late Tuesday night that Parise was in Minneosta to meet with officials for the Wild, who also sent a contingent to Madison, Wis., to meet Suter face-to-face.
The Detroit Red Wings, who also would love to sign both players, sent owner Mike Ilitch, general manager Ken Holland and advisor Chris Chelios to Madison Tuesday in an effort to sign Suter.
"The Wild has made gargantuan long-term contract offers to both players," Russo wrote. "Exact figures haven't emerged, but teams interested in Parise are believed to be offering contracts worth $100 million and more, and Suter more than $80 million.
"Now it's only a matter of the two deciding if they want to play together in Minnesota and be part of package to help shape the future of a franchise or choose other destinations. Yes, there is a likelihood the Wild will either land both or neither."
This morning, Russo wrote on his blog, "Today could be the day that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter make their big decisions, and things are tracking in a positive way if you’re a Wild fan. The Wild executed a bigtime power play yesterday in an attempt to land both the highly-coveted New Jersey Devils captain and Nashville Predators defenseman."
Parise told Josh Rimer of NextSportStar.com he's gotten closer to making a decision every day since free agency began Sunday. Parise said he does not anticipate having any more meetings with teams before making a decision
But the thought of playing with Suter appeals to Parise.
"We've talked," Parise told Rimer. "Ryan and I are friends. We've definitely talked throughout this thing. I'm definitely not going to disclose anything on his behalf. Ryan is a great player. He's a top defenseman. Those type of players don't come around often.
"I would love to play on a team with a defenseman like Ryan Suter. To get an opportunity to play with him would be great."
This morning, Rimer Tweeted, "I strongly believe now especially after my interview last night with Parise, that him and Suter are a package Deal! I'm also feeling pretty strongly that they'll both be pulling on Minnesota Wild Jersey's this season."
Suter's agent, Neil Sheehy, told MLive.com in an email late Tuesday night that "I don't know for sure" when Suter will make a decision. "Let's see what tomorrow brings."
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