
Zach Parise, born in Minneapolis, has a chance to become the second American-born player to hoist the Stanley Cup. The 27-year-old Devils forward has seven goals and 14 points in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Left wing Zach Parise, who has scored at least 30 goals in five of the past six seasons, is considered the premier free agent on the market. (Associated Press)

Left wing Zach Parise, who has scored at least 30 goals in five of the past six seasons, is considered the premier free agent on the market. (Associated Press)

Forward Zach Parise will be the most coveted free agent once the market opens July 1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Defenseman Ryan Suter and forward Zach Parise, the top free agents on the market, signed with the Wild on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Forward Zach Parise will be the most coveted free agent once the market opens July 1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey's Zach Parise jams the puck past Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick for the Devils' first goal in their 2-1 win Saturday. New Jersey has won two straight after dropping the first three in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 is Monday night. (Associated Press)

New Jersey's Zach Parise jams the puck past Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick for the Devils' first goal in their 2-1 win Saturday. New Jersey has won two straight after dropping the first three in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 is Monday night. (Associated Press)

New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise celebrates with teammate Travis Zajac after scoring in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Newark, N.J.. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)