New Jersey Devils: Patrik Elias Would Bring A Lot To Coaching Staff

With New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero in search of a possible head coach and possibly a whole new staff for next season, there are some interesting takeaways from the Czech home game versus Russia. What Devils fans love to see in their team is structure, determination, wisdom, and guidance. All of those things are what the Czech National team assistant coach Patrik Elias brings.

Thursday’s upset win over Russia in Ostrava, Czech Republic is how New Jersey Devils fans should feel when they face any hated rival. However, Elias’ strategy paid big dividends. From the notes taken on this game, one of the ways Elias’ teachings translated to beating Russia was a great penalty kill, and a man-to-man…