Patrik Elias’ number will hang in the rafters tonight

(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)Patrik Elias will have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils tonight. Here’s everything you need to know, and more.

Tonight Patrik Elias’ number 26 will be sent to the rafters joining New Jersey Devils’ legends Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko, Scott Niedermayer, and Martin Brodeur. The ceremony is scheduled to last for an hour, in what is expected to be an emotional night at the rock.

Elias wrote this article for The Players Tribune that gives some thoughtful insight into the life of an NHL player. Elias had an awesome career and he talks about the best times of his career.

“A lot of people, when they look up at No. 26 in the rafters, they will probably…