Vanek on the ice for #mnwild's optional practice pic.twitter.com/qtpsqEpAVw
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 19, 2016
It’s a good news bad news situation for the Minnesota Wild and injured star players Zach Parise and Thomas Vanek.
- Good news: Parise and Vanek skated on Tuesday, per reports.
- Bad news: Both don’t appear ready to play just yet.
Vanek took part in the optional practice, but Michael Russo reports the veteran winger is still “a ways away” from playing. He adds that Parise remains out indefinitely. Head coach John Torchetti is expected to give an update on Parise’s status on Wednesday.
Vanek skated with about 8-10 #mnwild players today. Still a ways away from playing; hasn't had full practice, gotten bumped, conditioned
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 19, 2016
Torchetti on a Parise update: "Not yet. I'll give you something tomorrow." #mnwild
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 19, 2016
Zach Parise going through an early work out on the ice in St. Paul.
Potentially a great sign that he is making progress in his rehab!— Anthony LaPanta (@AnthonyLaPanta) April 19, 2016
The Wild trail the Stars 2-1 in the best-of-seven series with Game 4 in St. Paul Wednesday night. The puck will drop at 8:42 p.m.
