Devils left wing Patrik Elias skated on his own this morning for the first time since having arthroscopic groin surgery three weeks ago in Philadelphia.
"He did skate this morning, so it will be just a gradual thing until we see where he goes," Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said.
Lamoriello said that Elias' recovery has been on target so far for what they expected. The Devils originally said that Elias would be back in three to six weeks following the surgery, but Lamoriello wouldn't say this morning that Elias will definitely be back within three more weeks.
"I don't want to put any timetable on it," Lamoriello said. "Nothing has changed, but these are things that you have to wait and see. Everything is on progression right now."
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Defenseman Mark Fraser will practice today with the team. Fraser was injured in a fight with Philadelphia's Daniel Carcillo on Sept. 24 and began the season on injured reserve with a suspected head injury.
"He'll practice today and we'll see what the doctors say," Lamoriello said.
The Devils will practice at noon today.
Wohoo! We needed some good news!!!
Posted by: Per | October 06, 2009 at 10:49 AM
HOORAY!
Posted by: axondog | October 06, 2009 at 10:56 AM
PATTY *clap clap* PATTY *CLAP CLAP * PATTY *CLAP CLAP*
Posted by: Scotty K | October 06, 2009 at 11:04 AM
I'm not pushing any panic button over these losses until Elias returns. If they keep on rolling over and eating it after Elias comes back, then it's time to worry. Elias and Parise are two guys that without them this team's dynamic totally changes.
Posted by: NeilS | October 06, 2009 at 11:09 AM
im not bitter about losing... im bitter about losing 2 games back to back against philly an nyr...
DID ANYONE SEE THAT QUICK FLASH OF JOHNNY ORR DUYA show up for about 6 second??
he didnt capitalize, but you could see the skill.
Posted by: NJromano | October 06, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Glad to see Mark is feeling better, safe to assume he will be sent to Lowell once he proves there are no lingering effects TG?
Posted by: devilsfan | October 06, 2009 at 11:14 AM
NJromano.. yes I saw it.. just wished he had more confidence to keep doing that... martin too
Posted by: steve | October 06, 2009 at 11:15 AM
wish*
Posted by: steve | October 06, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Elias is going to be the savior once again just like when he came back a couple of years ago from Hepatitis. Let's Go Patty!
Posted by: HoOn | October 06, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Geeze, if this much is riding on one guy we have some serious problems. Elias runs hot and cold, I'm not jumping out of my seat just yet.
Posted by: Scratch | October 06, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Elias's first game will be on the 22nd against the Rangers
Posted by: Stan Fischler's Beard | October 06, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Thank god.
Posted by: Falcone | October 06, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Elias may run hot and cold but he still takes pressure and attention away from Parise, and can make the guys on his line better. When you lose your 2nd leading scorer your team is going to suffer.
Posted by: NeilS | October 06, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Face it right now if the opponet stops the 1st line "ZZP" they have a very good chance of beating the Devils. I've read alot of crap on here today, but the one thing that made me say "hey I would like to see that" was to move Clarkson up to the 1st line at least a few times a game.
TG - I know you are watching practice, but if you get time can you tell me the breakdown on faceoffs last night? It seems to me the Devs were terrible, especially Zajac. I think the closest he came to winning a faceoff was getting thrown out of the circle.
PS - What ever happened to the ask Lou Lamoriello Q & A on the Devs site?
Posted by: devilstown | October 06, 2009 at 12:32 PM
devilstown - As I've said to that suggestion before, why does our captain, Jamie, deserve a demotion? And do you really think Jamie would be nearly as dangerous playing on a different line. To be honest, I think Langs' is play is extremely dependent on his linemates. If he plays with Zach and Travis, he'll put up points. In another spot, he'd not be nearly as productive.
Posted by: iamtheprodigy | October 06, 2009 at 12:37 PM
FYI - Shanny officially on waivers.
Posted by: devilstown | October 06, 2009 at 12:37 PM
According to who?
Posted by: iamtheprodigy | October 06, 2009 at 12:39 PM
I think of it more of rewarding Clarky, not punishing Langer. Why not see what Clarkson can do in the right situation, at least on occaision.
Posted by: devilstown | October 06, 2009 at 12:40 PM
NHL LIVE
Posted by: devilstown | October 06, 2009 at 12:44 PM