Parise (knee) could return as soon as Wednesday in Vancouver, NHL.com reports.

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Parise reportedly participated in the Saturday morning skate and is now waiting for clearance by team doctors to take contact in the next two practices. "I just think the main thing right now is let's just hear what the doctors have to say, and then we can decide how quickly we can try to get him back," Wild head coach Mike Yeo said. "But obviously putting his health first, and his long-term health first, making sure that when he comes back that he's going to stay in." Fantasy owners of Parise are probably champing at the bit in anticipation of his return. After all, he potted seven goals and contributed two assists in 12 games before getting injured Nov. 5 against the Predators.