Elias Devils

Forward Patrik Elias could opt for retirement rather than return to the New Jersey Devils this season.
Elias, 40, had knee surgery in May and has been rehabbing in hopes of making a return but must sign a contract before March 1 in order to be eligible to play this season. He was asked prior to the Devils' 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on Friday if he's given himself any timetable to make a decision.