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Wild's Zach Parise: Sights set on Opening Night

Parise finally hit the ice for training camp Friday. According to this report, the winger's conditioning is not a concern due to the work he did over the summer. Parise played in 69 games last season, registering 19 goals and 23 assists. He's a top-liner with a cemented role on the man advantage, but your level of interest in him will largely depend on whether you can tolerate his perpetual battles with the injury bug.

Wild's Zach Parise: Will skate Friday

Parise has missed a handful practices over the past few weeks, but he'll be back on the ice Friday -- a reassuring sign for the Wild with the regular season nearing. Look for more updates on his status to come throughout the week.

Wild's Zach Parise: Hoping to return soon

Despite his string of missed training-camp sessions, the organization insists Parise is still considered day-to-day. The Wild open the season Oct. 5 on the road against Detroit, which gives the winger an abridged timeline to get back to 100 percent. Injuries limited the 33-year-old to just 69 outings last year, but that didn't stop him from racking up 19 goals and 23 helpers. His track record of production makes the Minneapolis native worth picking up in most formats despite his injury woes.

Wild's Zach Parise: Continues to miss practice

Parise suffered a herniated disc two years ago, which heightens the concern for the 33-year-old forward. The exact nature of his injury isn't clear, but he's being called day-to-day. Still, an injury this early in camp is worrisome.

Wild's Zach Parise: Scores lone goal again

With five goals, 13 points and 37 shots over 14 games dating back to the regular season, Parise is finishing off the campaign in good form. He'll need to continue being a key offensive cog If Minnesota is going to climb back into this series, too. Unfortunately, Parise's name value often makes him a pricey fantasy commodity, but if he slips in drafts next fall, he provides a respectable floor when healthy.