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Why Minnesota waived Parrish
The Wild placed veteran forward Mark Parrish on unconditional waivers Tuesday, paving the way for the Bloomington native's imminent departure. Parrish, 31, was simply a victim of the NHL's salary cap, general manager Doug Risebrough said. The last Minnesota native and one of only two former college players on the Wild roster, Parrish scored 35 goals in two seasons with the team, including just 16 in 66 games this past season. It was a far cry from the 30 goals he scored for the New York Islanders in 2001-02. Although Risebrough admitted that if Parrish had bagged 50 goals, the team would have looked elsewhere for changes, he insisted the move was unrelated to performance.
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the guy sucks, its the best move the Wild have made so far this year. Hey Parrish dont let teh door hit you in the **** on the way out see ya.
Smitty75
Minneapolis , MN
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Nothing wrong with this move. C-ya Parrish.
Bad Company
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"...he insisted the move was unrelated to performance."
Whatever, Risebrough. I know you don't want to hurt Parrish's 'feelings' but give us a break.
YODA
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So if he'd scored 50 goals you'd found a way to keep him, but he didn't so he's gone? Sounds performance related to me.....
JoeyFingers
Champlin , MN
Total Comments (24)
It doesn't matter! He won't be unemployed for long! The Calgary Flames will sign him to a three year contract! If not .... ther's always the Vancouver Canucks!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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"Although Risebrough admitted that if Parrish had bagged 50 goals, the team would have looked elsewhere for changes, he insisted the move was unrelated to performance."
Doublespeak is everywhere.
Oilers: NHI
Total Comments (6744)
Calgary needs more plumbers! Fifteen's not enough!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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He'll catch on some where I think he's better than the 20-20 man he was in minni due to they're rigid defensive system.
Who the hell is gonna score 50 goals in a system like that ?
I know Gaborik has come close but really .
He Rock
Total Comments (113)
Plain and simple,did not get the job done...will likely end up in Toronto.
TenpinTony
Windsor, ON
Total Comments (177)
who on the Wild does get the job done. bunch of pansies. they scream "last place" next season.
stephenmauiwowie
Hastings, MN
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and speaking of performance. why does risebrough still have a job with the wild?
stephenmauiwowie
Hastings, MN
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