Posts About "Martin Brodeur"
Blues Elevate Armstrong as Brodeur Heads Home
September 4th, 2018 When Martin Brodeur unexpectedly revived his career with the St. Louis Blues in December 2014, no one knew that the goaltending legend would remain part of the Blues' organization for the better part of four years. But, after retiring midseason, Broduer was named a special assistant to general manager Doug Armstrong, and after the...
Brodeur, St. Louis & O’Ree: What They Meant to Hockey?
July 8th, 2018 Retired goalie Martin Brodeur and forwards Martin St. Louis and Willie O’Ree received the call that every former hockey player yearns for. When a retired hockey player hears from Lanny MacDonald, it is an invitation to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the most exclusive club in the sport. Every year, a new class of...
A Brief History of Puck-Moving NHL Goalies
November 14th, 2017 There’s more to goaltending than stopping the puck. Like any other player on the ice, NHL goalies read the play in order to contribute to puck movement and defensive zone breakouts. Pioneering netminders like Jacques Plante added puck movement to the goaltending repertoire, while later goalies like Ron Hextall ventured out of the...
New Jersey Devils: Before Brodeur
September 19th, 2017 This article was originally published in March, 2013. As the New Jersey Devils honored legendary goaltending coach Jacques Caron, while hosting the Montreal Canadiens, a lot of Caron's pupils were on hand. Most notable up in the luxury box of course was the sidelined Martin Brodeur. Also in attendance though were former netminders...
New Jersey Devils: Top 10 Rookie Seasons
September 12th, 2017 This article was originally published in October, 2014. His name is Damon Severson. He may not be Tom Seaver's son but the New Jersey Devils' rookie blue liner has been nothing short of terrific thus far. Wearing number 28, Severson is evoking memories of another defenceman to don those digits. With apologies to Kevin Dean, I'm of...
The Top 40-year-old Goaltenders In NHL History
September 8th, 2017 This article was originally written in November, 2014. More than the 12 victories he needs for 700 and the fourth Stanley Cup he so desires, Martin Brodeur is hoping to continue his career because he is a competitor. A competitor who aspires to outshine his peers. He isn't alone. In fact, all Brodeur had to do is take a look at one of...
