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Analyzing the Factors Behind Patrik Elias' Mediocre 2014-15 Season

Patrik Elias may well go down as the best forward in the history of the New Jersey Devils.

The 39-year-old Czech forward does not simply lead the Devils in the major offensive categories—he is running away with them.

His 406 goals are 59 more than second-place John MacLean. His 611 assists are 247 more than second-place Scott Niedermayer. His 1,017 points are 316 more than second-place MacLean.

Elias poses during the 2014-15 All-Star weekend. He was chosen as the lone representative for the Devils.

There is little doubt that Elias' legacy as a Devil is already cemented, but that does not change the fact that in 2014-15, he had a mediocre season at season.