NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias had always thought of Lou Lamoriello as a father-figure ever since being selected in the second round of the 1994 NHL Draft.
It was a recurring theme among many of the veteran players when asked for their feelings about going up against the former Devils general manager for the first time since he resigned and joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in the same capacity on July 23 when New Jersey visits the Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday (7:30 p.