I'm flipping back and forth between the NCAA tournament and the Devils game. It's hard to really invest a lot of time in the Devils at this point with them virtually out of playoff contention. They are actually playing really well tonight though, currently up 6-2 on the Wild. That's surprising given they just got their doors blown off 7-1 in Anaheim the other night. But, what's more surprising to me is that Devils fans are booing Zach Parise every time he touches the puck. I can't remember Devils fans booing anyone so hard since Sean Avery played for the Rangers. Or when Gomez left for the Rangers. And that booing was completely warranted.
Do Devils fans actually hate Zach Parise? He left the team almost four years ago. Stop being butthurt and get over it. He had every reason to leave New Jersey. The Devils had plenty of time to lock him up to a long-term deal. They didn't. They chose to give all the money that should have gone to Parise to Ilya Kovalchuk instead. AND, Parise is from Minnesota, so he was going home when he decided to sign with the Wild. I don't blame him one bit for leaving.
Of course, I would love to still have him on the Devils. It really sucked to see him go. He's the ultimate leader and was one of my favorite players to ever suit up for the franchise. He's everything you want in a player. Zach Parise is one of the classiest players in the NHL. So, take note, Devils fans. Show a little class and respect to a guy who gave it all for New Jersey. I am all for booing the opposing team, but Parise is different. That's the definition of ignorant fans.
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