Zach Parise

[mw147]

Yup, that’s also a respect factor with the refs.

That is a good point, I had not thought of that. It can only help.

[Scott]

We do have a very strong leadership group, Parise only adds to it. If we sign Chara, that will make 3 former captains on the team (Chara, Greene, Parise).

It seems like ancient history when we were young and weak and got run over by teams like the Bruins and Pens. I remember when Pronger took out a young Tavares with a nasty hit and no one defended him. That never happens now.

Yup, that’s also a respect factor with the refs.

[TK27]

We do have a very strong leadership group, Parise only adds to it. If we sign Chara, that will make 3 former captains on the team (Chara, Greene, Parise).

It seems like ancient history when we were young and weak and got run over by teams like the Bruins and Pens. I remember when Pronger took out a young Tavares with a nasty hit and no one defended him. That never happens now.

Ya I'm still not sure anyone liked Tavares lol. I seen more than one time no one coming to his defence lol

[TK27]

We do have a very strong leadership group, Parise only adds to it. If we sign Chara, that will make 3 former captains on the team (Chara, Greene, Parise).

It seems like ancient history when we were young and weak and got run over by teams like the Bruins and Pens. I remember when Pronger took out a young Tavares with a nasty hit and no one defended him. That never happens now.

Omg I should have read one more post before making my post lol.

[TK27]

How many Captains we got on this team? Zajac, Parise, Lee? Lou likes those character guys

[mw147]

Yup, and a good mentor for Wahlstrom whether they are on the same line or not.

We do have a very strong leadership group, Parise only adds to it. If we sign Chara, that will make 3 former captains on the team (Chara, Greene, Parise).

It seems like ancient history when we were young and weak and got run over by teams like the Bruins and Pens. I remember when Pronger took out a young Tavares with a nasty hit and no one defended him. That never happens now.

[Scott]

I think Parise is going to fit in so nicely with Pageau. He will also help on the PP. I really like the signing.

Yup, and a good mentor for Wahlstrom whether they are on the same line or not.

[gazaroog]

Yes the interview was different than the one I saw. In the one I saw it was a Minnesota reporter. He kept trying to get Zack to say how hard it would be to leave Minnesota and wear a different jersey etc etc but Zack wouldn't bite. He gave the guy nothing saying how he was looking forward to putting on the Islander jersey. Really thought he was going to be an Islander 2 years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if Zack has a great season. He goes to dirty areas. I don't care how old you are if you go to the dirty areas you are going to score goals.

I think Parise is going to fit in so nicely with Pageau. He will also help on the PP. I really like the signing.

[TonyD]

Nope early in the summer lol. The Lamfather is just now letting him talk about it

That was my failed attempt at humor apparently..

[Kaszycki's Krew]

[TK27]

So he only signed today. lol

Nope early in the summer lol. The Lamfather is just now letting him talk about it

[TK27]

LOL Brendan!

https://twitter.com/brendanmburke/st...536665088?s=19

Has the over/under been set on how many times @91Butch says JP instead of Zach? #Isles

Man you have to love Brendan. He so gets it and he feeds off it lol

[TK27]

He definitely has a chip on his shoulder. That's a good thing!

https://twitter.com/KMaherNews12/sta...326933506?s=19

Hey #Isles fans! Here's Zach Parise 18 years after the #Isles could have drafted him. But he says better late than never. @islessignguy @IslesMeetups @Offside_Tavern @OysterBayBrewin @N12Sports @News12LI @Bluelinedeli719 @tomlofaso329 https://t.co/Uesa7tJ80C

Yes the interview was different than the one I saw. In the one I saw it was a Minnesota reporter. He kept trying to get Zack to say how hard it would be to leave Minnesota and wear a different jersey etc etc but Zack wouldn't bite. He gave the guy nothing saying how he was looking forward to putting on the Islander jersey. Really thought he was going to be an Islander 2 years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if Zack has a great season. He goes to dirty areas. I don't care how old you are if you go to the dirty areas you are going to score goals.

[TK27]

Only took him 18 years to get here. I saw an interview with him yesterday and I guess he really wanted to be an Islander 2 years ago and couldn't be happier to get out of Minnesota.

[gazaroog]

He definitely has a chip on his shoulder. That's a good thing!

https://twitter.com/KMaherNews12/sta...326933506?s=19

Hey #Isles fans! Here's Zach Parise 18 years after the #Isles could have drafted him. But he says better late than never. @islessignguy @IslesMeetups @Offside_Tavern @OysterBayBrewin @N12Sports @News12LI @Bluelinedeli719 @tomlofaso329 https://t.co/Uesa7tJ80C

Robert Nilsson just felt a cool breeze through his hair.