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Elias Plans To Play A Simple Game

by Paul on 11/06/09 at 08:25 AM ET
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from Mark Everson of the NY Post,

When Elias returned from Hepatitis A, which he contracted during the lockout, on Jan. 3, 2006, the Devils were a game under .500 and in serious danger of missing the playoffs. They went 30-9-4 after his return and he had 45 points in his 38 games.

“That was ridiculous,” Elias said. “Don’t expect that from me, even though I’d like to play that way. It’s different things in your body. They’re cutting into you and doing things to you, repairing. It’s different for an athlete.

“It’s two separate issues, and the body reacts totally differently.”

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Deciding When Elias Can Play

by Paul on 11/03/09 at 01:05 PM ET
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from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

Asked if he could play Wednesday, Elias said. “I don’t know. They just asked me how I feel. That’s all. So, I don’t know.”

Initially Lemaire said, “I don’t know” when asked about Elias’ status for Wednesday’s game. He pulled Elias aside and spoke to him briefly after they left the ice following today’s practice.

“We want to make sure he’s 100 percent, close to 100 percent and he’s the one that will determine that,” Lemaire said. “Myself, the way he’s playing right now, he can play. If it’s only me, he’s going to play. He’s the one that makes the decision.”

When informed that Lemaire said the decision would be up to him, Elias said, “Really? That’s funny.”

Elias sounded concerned about having a setback by coming back too soon.

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Elias Practices, May Play On The Weekend

by Paul on 11/02/09 at 12:55 PM ET
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from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

Elias said “nobody has said a word” to him about when he might play.

“If you ask me, I haven’t practiced, I haven’t played a game in five months,” he said. “I don’t think two practices will do. I think there’s more danger to it than the positive side. Today was practice and the guys knew it was my first time, so they backed off me a little bit and gave me time. Nobody’s going to do that in a game. You don’t want to get caught out there with your head down looking for the pucks all the time and give the other team the opportunity to get you.”

Elias sounded optimistic, however, about playing in one of the games this weekeend—Friday against the Islanders at home and Saturday in Ottawa.

“There’s back-to-back games, so one game would be great to jump in and just to get my feet wet a little bit,” he said. “Then, we have three more practices after that. That would be a perfect scenario, but, like I said, nobody has said a word. We haven’t talked about it. For me, it was good to get out there and not really feel much with the leg.”

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Injuries Hit The Devils

by Paul on 10/26/09 at 11:13 AM ET
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via Tom Gulitti’s Twitter,

Pandolfo, Martin both out 4-6 weeks. Martin: non-displaced fracture of lower left arm above the wrist. Pandolfo’s right shoulder popped out.

added 11:16am, Tom has more on the injuries at his Fire & Ice blog.

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Devils Suffer Two Injuries

by Paul on 10/24/09 at 10:46 PM ET
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from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

It appears defenseman Paul Martin and left wing Jay Panfolfo might both be out for a while.

Pandolfo’s right shoulder popped out of the socket on a hit from behind from ex-Devil Mike Rupp in the second period of the Devils’ 4-1 win over the Penguins tonight.

Martin said his left forearm “maybe” broken after he was hit with a shot and slashed on it in the third period.

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Elias Return On Schedule

by Paul on 10/23/09 at 02:16 PM ET
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from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said that Patrik Elias’ visit with Dr. William Meyers today in Philadelphia went well and he’s continuing to progess as expected after Elias’ Sept. 15 arthroscopic groin surgery.

“Everything is fine,” Lamoriello said. “Everything is on target. It’s is normal progress as it has been.”

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It Was All About Paying Shanahan

by Paul on 10/12/09 at 08:12 AM ET
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from Mark Everson of the NY Post, In order to avoid paying Brendan Shanahan his $1 million salary, and to wipe it off their books for salary cap purposes, the Devils assigned the NHL’s leading active goal-scorer to the minors, The Post has learned.

When Shanahan, who has never played a game in the minors in 21 pro seasons, did not report, the Devils were free to terminate the deal they signed with him Aug. 5. The Devils essentially cut the 40-year-old right wing on the eve of the season, making room on the 23-man roster for a rookie forward.

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Shanahan Now With UFA Satus

by Paul on 10/10/09 at 08:05 PM ET
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via Tom Gulitti’s Twitter,

Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said Brendan Shanahan’s contract has been terminated and he is now an unrestricted free agent.

added 8:07pm, More on this at Tom’s blog, Fire & Ice.

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My Heart Sank A Bit Today

by Paul on 10/07/09 at 04:51 PM ET
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I know nothing can be done about it, the current CBA basically forced this option, but the words, “Shanahan on Waivers” and “Shanahan Clears Waivers” got to me.

A player with Shanahan’s credentials should not be associated with the word ‘waiver’, ever!

Hopefully things workout for Brendan and he, and he alone, makes the final decision on his next move.

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Shanahan Clears Waivers

by Paul on 10/07/09 at 01:06 PM ET
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from Tom Gulitti of Fire & Ice,

Devils left wing Brendan Shanahan cleared waivers at noon today without being claimed by another team.

There is no word from the Devils yet on whether they will assign him to Lowell of the AHL or what the next step will be.

If the Devils do assign Shanahan to Lowell, his $1 million salary will come of their cap.

more on the Devils and make sure to check out the new-look Fire & Ice.

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