NEWARK, N.J. -- Patrik Elias is suddenly thinking about playing an 18th season in the NHL.
Whether it's with the New Jersey Devils remains to be seen.
A two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Devils and their all-time leading scorer, Elias said that returning from a knee injury for the last three games of the regular season has forced him to reconsider his future as he heads into unrestricted free agency.
Elias would not put a timetable on making a decision after Saturday night's 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the season finale.