Zach Parise has confirmed his intention to retire after this season.
Parise joined the Colorado Avalanche on a one-year, $825,000 deal as an unrestricted free agent in late January. Since his season debut after the All-Star break, he has contributed one goal in five games, averaging just under 13 minutes of ice time per game.
Despite initially feeling at peace with retiring after last season, Parise changed his mind late in the summer.
Joining the Avalanche, Parise was drawn by the team's successful history, having made the playoffs for the past six seasons and winning the Stanley Cup in 2022. Colorado is currently competing with the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars for the top spot in the Central Division.
Despite never winning the Stanley Cup, Parise reached the final in 2012 with the New Jersey Devils. He has recorded 37 goals and 80 points in 111 career playoff games.
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15 FEVRIER | 255 ANSWERS BREAKING: 1100-Game Veteran Announces His Retirement Do you think the Colorado Avalanche will win the Stanley Cup? | ||
Yes | 34 | 13.3 % |
Losers in the finals | 46 | 18 % |
2nd or 3rd round | 133 | 52.2 % |
1st round exit | 42 | 16.5 % |
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