Thursday, 03.24.2011 / 12:28 PM / News
NHL.com

The New Jersey Devils are a mathematical longshot to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they still intend to have Zach Parise back playing before the end of the regular season.

Parise practiced with the team Thursday before the Devils left for Pittsburgh, and according to a report in the Newark Star-Ledger GM Lou Lamoriello told beat writer Rich Chere that barring any setbacks Parise will play again at some point.

"He will play this season, unless there is something unforeseen that happens," Lamoriello told the paper.

The Ledger reported Parise skated on a line with Adam Mair and David Steckel at practice Thursday. It's unknown how soon he might return to the lineup. The Devils play the Penguins on Friday.

"He's on a time frame, let's put it that way," Lamoriello told the Star-Ledger.

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