Wild's Zach Parise: Out again Thursday

Parise (illness) won't play Thursday against the Blue Jackets, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Parise will miss a third consecutive game Thursday due to mumps, and a definite timetable for his return to Minnesota's lineup has yet to be established. The Wild really don't have any reason to rush Parise back, as they've been scorching hot offensively without him in the lineup, racking up a total of 11 goals over their past two games. More information regarding Parise's availability for Sunday's game against the Sharks should be released in the coming days.