NEWARK -- Patrik Elias took the next step of his retirement week when he met with the media for the first time on Tuesday.
Elias took questions for more than 30 minutes, going into detail about his career with the Devils, some of his best moments and how he decided it was time to retire from hockey.
Travis Zajac details how Patrik Elias helped shape his game when he broke into the NHL with the Devils.
Elias was also at the Prudential Center for the ceremonial puck drop before the Devils played the Flyers.