On the eve of Wild training camp we learn that Zach Parise has tweaked his back. This according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.
Parise has had a recent history of back issues so this is absolutely a troubling sign as we head into training camp.
Parise himself had said that he was looking forward to erasing the memory of last season and approaching the 2017-18 season fully healthy. Well apparently that is unfortunately, not the case.
There really is no positive side to this as Zach is a key piece on and off the ice for this Wild team. There is however the Wild depth at the forward position. So this could open the door for a either one of the kids to make the roster or one of the veteran forwards to take on a more significant role, or possibly both.
We will have to wait and see what the prognosis is, but backs are tricky and that leaves all with a lot of questions concerning Parise as the season approaches.
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