BostonNala370 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The Devils must sign him by March 1 if he is to play this season. He indicated that possibly the heart wasn't there for him to come back. I always like Elias and wish him the best with whatever decision he makes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Love the guy, comeback or not, he gave us a lot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can't wait for his jersey retirement night. He'll probably be the only forward to have his jersey retired for us for a very long time. That being said, I wouldn't mind if he wanted to lace them up for a few games one more time. We're not going anywhere this year so it's not like him taking up a roster spot from a young guy is going to hurt us. I also really hope he stays with us after he retires as some kind of coach. Seems like he really enjoys just being around the rink. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 35 minutes ago, Jerzey said: Can't wait for his jersey retirement night. He'll probably be the only forward to have his jersey retired for us for a very long time. That being said, I wouldn't mind if he wanted to lace them up for a few games one more time. We're not going anywhere this year so it's not like him taking up a roster spot from a young guy is going to hurt us. I also really hope he stays with us after he retires as some kind of coach. Seems like he really enjoys just being around the rink. My daughter asked me at the game last night why I think defense is so important (I coach her soccer team and that's my philosophy). I pointed to the retired numbers and told her how we won 3 Stanley Cups; defenseman, defenseman, defenseman, goalie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 From NJ.com: http://trib.al/95W3KodSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 They had this broadcast set up by the ice lounge. Probably 200 people standing there watching Patty give his interview. Guy still looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiquated Colorado Rockie Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 1 hour ago, mfitz804 said: My daughter asked me at the game last night why I think defense is so important (I coach her soccer team and that's my philosophy). I pointed to the retired numbers and told her how we won 3 Stanley Cups; defenseman, defenseman, defenseman, goalie. If you like defense at least you are coaching the right sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Antiquated Colorado Rockie said: If you like defense at least you are coaching the right sport. 5 hours ago, mfitz804 said: My daughter asked me at the game last night why I think defense is so important (I coach her soccer team and that's my philosophy). I pointed to the retired numbers and told her how we won 3 Stanley Cups; defenseman, defenseman, defenseman, goalie. NO NO NO, possession first! Defense falls in if you preach a structured game. Soccer isn't hockey in the way that good teams end up defending much less. You can't control the game from the back in soccer like you can on the ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 15 minutes ago, thecoffeecake said: NO NO NO, possession first! Defense falls in if you preach a structured game. Soccer isn't hockey in the way that good teams end up defending much less. You can't control the game from the back in soccer like you can on the ice. I should add my offense is horrible despite 4 years of effort. They still refuse to pass, opting instead to run into the other team's defenders and lose the ball. First practice of the Spring in about 3 weeks, possession/passing is where I'm starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I should add my offense is horrible despite 4 years of effort. They still refuse to pass, opting instead to run into the other team's defenders and lose the ball. First practice of the Spring in about 3 weeks, possession/passing is where I'm starting. p prob 42 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I should add my offense is horrible despite 4 years of effort. They still refuse to pass, opting instead to run into the other team's defenders and lose the ball. First practice of the Spring in about 3 weeks, possession/passing is where I'm starting. I can't remember but I think your daughter is 10. My grandkids are on different Town traveling teams and when they were 10 on traveling teams it was the same Problem you are Speaking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Man I hope he sticks around with the organization after he retires from playing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, Devilsfan118 said: Man I hope he sticks around with the organization after he retires from playing. For sure. Dano is the only connection to the Cup teams left in the organization isn't he? I'd love to see them find something for Patty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 They should retire his number on St. Patrick's Day next season. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, Nicomo said: For sure. Dano is the only connection to the Cup teams left in the organization isn't he? I'd love to see them find something for Patty. Brylin is Assistant Coach with Albany, but in terms of the main team, yeah its just Dano. Would love to see Elias in a coaching or management position someday, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 With the Fiddler trade [admittedly I just found out about it today], I wonder if Patty wants to come back, do we give him his send-off. Yes, priority would/should be youth experience, but hell, its Patty and if we're out of it, why not give him a few last games if he wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, jagknife said: With the Fiddler trade [admittedly I just found out about it today], I wonder if Patty wants to come back, do we give him his send-off. Yes, priority would/should be youth experience, but hell, its Patty and if we're out of it, why not give him a few last games if he wants it. Sounds like he doesn't want to play just for the sake of playing. Which is admirable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I gotta be honest, I wanted to see Elias come back because even though he was back last year for a few games and the final game ended in possibly the best way it could have with him scoring, I thought it was too short, and I wanted him to get more time. However, I can't help but think at the current time, how he could possibly feel connected to the team still and even regain chemistry with some guys. Who is on the team that he's really played with? Who would be his buddies and guys he could enjoy the time playing and traveling with? I can really only think of Zajac/Henrique/Greene. Not saying it really matters, I mean obviously guys get traded or drafted and join teams all the time without knowing anyone, I'm just saying given what he's been through, having to come back from a few tough injuries, seeing the landscape of the team change over the past couple of years, him now being on the other side of 40, etc etc....all of that from a mental and emotional standpoint probably makes it even tougher for him to get back on the ice, as opposed to if he was 32 years old, still had other guys on the team that he was close with, and so forth. Whatever happens though, I'll be OK with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 On 2/6/2017 at 10:01 AM, NJDfan1711 said: .. how he could possibly feel connected to the team still and even regain chemistry with some guys. Who is on the team that he's really played with? Who would be his buddies and guys he could enjoy the time playing and traveling with? how could he ever top that last game & his final shift ?? !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 13 hours ago, BlueSkirt said: how could he ever top that last game & his final shift ?? !! Yeah, that would definitely be hard to top, but I still think it was kinda crappy because it didn't feel like his last game. I think we, and he, deserve to get to watch him play more, but I guess the question is does he have anything left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Earlier this year I really wanted Elias to come back even if it was just for a dozen games. However, it looks more and more likely that will never happen and I am coming to terms with that fact and accepting it. If he did come back I don't and never have expected him to really do much, but would be fun just to hear his name called again during play in a game. Right now though, I think he should just have a nice little press conference between now and the end of the summer to announce his retirement. He gave us over 1200+ games of good to superb hockey and all in a Devils sweater. He will be the last banner to be raised for a long time and he would only be 1 of 2 players of the 5 banners to played all of his games in a Devils sweater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 You mean we can't start talking about the Zacha banner raising yet? Elias is my favorite player ever but I've also come to accept he is at the end of the line and almost hope that the last minute goal against the Leafs in the last game of the season was the final send off. <--- What a fun night that was between the Elias goal, Zacha excelling in his first pro game and Palmieri + Henrique both hitting 30 goals for the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Sign him before March 1, 2017 for one day. Let him touch the ice for 30 seconds and then have a send off for him. Offer him a coaching job with the big team, let's see what happens. We as fans owe it to him to be positive and go crazy with a send off. Do you agree? Go Elias Edited February 9, 2017 by BostonNala370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, BostonNala370 said: Sign him before March 1, 2017 for one day. Let him touch the ice for 30 seconds and then have a send off for him. Offer him a coaching job with the big team, let's see what happens. We as fans owe it to him to be positive and go crazy with a send off. Do you agree? Go Elias I don't think there's a reason for it. Just do it when they retire his jersey, which should be immediately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 16 hours ago, mfitz804 said: I don't think there's a reason for it. Just do it when they retire his jersey, which should be immediately. Good thought if they retire his shirt immediately this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 31 minutes ago, BostonNala370 said: Good thought if they retire his shirt immediately this season. If he were to announce by March 1, I would think there's enough time to get it in before the end of the season. But if not, October/November at the latest. Its not like they have to build him a statue... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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