I found this article very interesting so i just copied and pasted it here. If the Moderators want it removed feel free to do so. This in no way is my personal writings and all credit should be givin to Eric T. and NHLnumbers.com

http://nhlnumbers.com/2012/5/21/zach-parise-excellent-player-free-agency-risk

Zach Parise: Excellent player, free agency contract risk

There's no question that Zach Parise is an excellent player and will receive a lot of attention in free agency. Someone will sign him, and he will immediately make that team better.

But that improvement will come with a cost. (click above to read more)

(edited so not to include the entire article)