Throughout August, Pucks and Pitchforks will be doing a series of “What If” articles, chronicling the most impactful moments in New Jersey Devils history. We will take a look at the series of events that unfolded, and how they changed the course of this team’s history. Today, we will look at possibly the most impactful decision in recent Devils history, the moment Zach Parise decided to go home.
On July 4, 2012, Devils fans were given a gut punch that could be felt across the Garden State. It was announced that Zach Parise chose to sign a 13-year deal with the Minnesota Wild.