Elias?

[gogo]

Just a quick question/comment, when is Patrik Elias due back, if at all and doesn't everyone agree that not having our leading scorer from the last NHL year played is really hurting more than anyone (front office) is willing to let on? Mogilny isn't doing anything spectacular and where else are we suppose to look for a bonafide superstar on this current roster? I think Elias is sorely missed and if he does return it'll be a HUGE shot in the teams arm.

[Belizarius]

Could return as soon as this week!!

http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?...8110.xml&coll=1

[Elias Sports Bureau]

Just a quick question/comment, when is Patrik Elias due back, if at all and doesn't everyone agree that not having our leading scorer from the last NHL year played is really hurting more than anyone (front office) is willing to let on? Mogilny isn't doing anything spectacular and where else are we suppose to look for a bonafide superstar on this current roster? I think Elias is sorely missed and if he does return it'll be a HUGE shot in the teams arm.

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Well they just don't go around saying that stuff to the media.

"Uh yeah, we just can't get it done without the guy who's been the top scorer."

But if you look at the things they do say, like Jamie's quotes from today, you can tell they do miss him. And they should. He's led the team in scoring for five years, not one fluke one.

It'll be a shot in the arm for the team to be sure. Maybe we get even or win some of those one-goal games. We certainly will feel better in OT and the shootouts.