Zach Parise hasn't decided where he will play hockey next season.

But the Devils are still in the running. Parise told reporters today he needs more time to make his decision.

"I'm getting closer but haven't made a decision. I haven't set any deadlines," Parise told reporters in Toronto. “It’s such a long term important decision you have to make sure you look at everything.”

Parise said he would consult his fiance family in an effort to help make up his mind.

"We have deliberated here with him for the last two full days and he's asked for some time to step back," agent Wade Arnott told The Star-Ledger. He's gone back to the hotel to review things with his fiance and family. We expect he'll now probably be able to come closer to making a decision maybe some time later tonight. If not, then tomorrow morning."

Arnott says the Devils are still very much in the running.

"Correct," Arnott confirmed.

He would not say whether many teams have been eliminated.

Parise said the Devils' finances are not a worry.

"In speaking with Lou (Lamoriello), he said that won't be a problem," Parise said.

Goalie Johan Hedberg, who re-signed with the Devils today, said: "It would be great to have him stay with us. Everybody knows what he brings to the team. He's the captain and he's been extremely important to the franchise for a few years now.

"It would be a great boost for everybody if he decides to stay. I really hope he does. I have tremendous respect for him both as a person and as a player. Whatever happens, I wish him the best, but I hope he's going to stay with us. If he doesn't, we'll have to move on with what we have. We're still a very good team."