Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)

9-4-2006 Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)

NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Czech, Patrik Elias was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 640 NHL games during his career, notching 251 goals and adding 323 assists along with 331 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 82 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 44+71=115 with 56 PIM.