Posts About "Patrik Elias"
Devils' Top 10 Draft Picks
May 4th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have been fortunate to land the first overall pick in each of the last two NHL Entry Drafts. They used their first one on Nico Hischier in 2017, then followed it up by selecting Jack Hughes in 2019. They're both the current cornerstones of the franchise and could join this list further down the road. But the Devils...
Devils' Top 10 Goal Scorers of All-Time
April 2nd, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have had more than a few Hall of Fame-caliber players come and go over the years. Most people will associate greats like goaltender Martin Brodeur or defensemen Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer with the team. But they've also had more than a few high-level scorers who played a hand in shaping the franchise's...
The Best Team in Devils Franchise History
February 28th, 2020 The best team in the history of the New Jersey Devils franchise never even won a Stanley Cup if you can believe that about a team that has not one, not two, but three championship titles under their proverbial belts. But they came about as close as you can come without winning, and if they did they would have captured the Cup in...
Elias' No. 26 Retired By Devils
February 27th, 2018 On February 24 the New Jersey Devils retired the no. 26 for Patrik Elias, the most prolific forward to ever play for the franchise. A two-time Stanley Cup champion (2000, 2003), Elias is New Jersey’s franchise leader in points (1,025), goals (408), assists (617), shots on goal (3,287) game-winning goals (80), power play points (333),...
New Jersey Devils 2017-18 Regular Season Schedule Analysis
August 25th, 2017 The 2017-18 National Hockey League campaign will mark season No. 35 for the New Jersey Devils. For the fifth consecutive season, the Devils will call the Metropolitan Division home. Their 40 losses and 70 points last season were the worst since registering 41 defeats and 66 points during the 1988-89 campaign. This season the Devils...
Patty's Last Lap
April 11th, 2017 Amid a season of utter disappointment New Jersey Devils fans had one reason to cheer and cheer loudly during the last week of the regular season. Their last link to the franchise’s championship pedigree, Patrik Elias, officially announced his retirement from the NHL on March 31 and the only team he ever played for honored him with a...
Albany's Top 25 NHL Players
March 29th, 2017 When one creates a list such as this, the most difficult aspect is not deciphering talent but rather not wanting to leave anyone out. Across 24 American Hockey League seasons, many players began their professional careers in Albany with either the Albany Devils or Albany River Rats. A solid number of them went on to star in the National...
Top 5 Scorers in Devils History
February 18th, 2017 Known for their defensive prowess, the New Jersey Devils also have a history of players who could rack up points. Some players came and went, one was a Devils lifer and yes, there's one defenceman. Below, we check out the top five scorers in the history of the Devils: 5. Scott Niedermayer - 476 points We drop the puck on this list...
Marchenko a Leaf, Toffoli Returns & More News
February 4th, 2017 The Leafs have shaken up their blue line by claiming 25-year-old defenseman Alexey Marchenko off waivers from the Red Wings. That move has also prompted them to waive embattled defenseman Frank Corrado. Marchenko played his first full NHL season last year, tallying two goals and 11 points in 66 games. This season, he's been called on...
Devils Top 5 Czech Players
December 28th, 2016 Through the years, the New Jersey Devils have sported some solid players from the Czech Republic. From Jan Ludvig to Pavel Zacha and everyone in between, players from the Czech Republic have contributed to the success of the Devils. Here's a look at the top five from the Central European country. 5. Marek Zidlicky When the Devils...
Albany 'River Rats' Coming Back?
November 27th, 2016 Nostalgia sells. How long people buy it is another story. Since returning to Albany for the 2010-11 American Hockey League season, this has been a delicate balance for the Albany Devils. Gone were the Carolina Hurricanes affiliated Albany River Rats, with whom the New Jersey Devils were affiliated with from 1993 t0 2006. The return...
Could Elias Revive the Devils' Power Play?
November 21st, 2016 And my machine, she's a dud, out stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Those lyrics from "Rosalita" by Bruce Springsteen, may as well be referring to the current New Jersey Devils' power play. The power play has been slumping and stalling out. In the month of October, the Devils' power play was in the upper third of the...
The 1996-97 Albany River Rats: A Look Back
October 25th, 2016 Much like the present Albany Devils, the 1996-97 Albany River Rats got off to a historically great start. While eclipsed by the 5-0 start of the current A-Devils, those River Rats began the season with a 3-0 ledger. That season, the River Rats went 38-28-9-5 (90 points), finishing tied with the Rochester Americans and Adirondack Red...
