Among the leading young players wearing the red,white and blue will be forwards Patrick Kane, Zach Parise and Phil Kessel, defenseman Ryan Suter and goaltender Ryan Miller.

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So it should be exciting times,". New Jersey Devils winger Zach Parise led American players in scoring in the NHL's and was named to the 2009 All-Star team.

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"This is going to come down to where Zach Parise feels the best place for him to play is, " said Craig Button, former general manager of the Calgary Flames.

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"It just gives you a sense that they believe in the way we've been playing and they believe in our team, " forward Zach Parise said before the Wild played at San Jose.

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In the case of Ponikarovsky, Lamoriello said the Devils this summer had an interest in re-signing him, but were waiting for other players perhaps former captain Zach Parise, who eventually left New Jersey for Minnesota to make decisions on their futures.

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