Devils Star Named to NHL Quarter-Century Team
The NHL Quarter-Century team has wrapped up its scouting process, honoring the league’s best players from the past 25 years through a three-phase campaign. Since December, the NHL has promoted the initiative, inviting retired players and fans to take part in the voting and festivities. Now finalized, the team consists of 25 standout players, including six goaltenders. Though the selections have stirred some debate, New Jersey Devils fans were thrilled to learn that their legendary goalie, Martin Brodeur, has once again made history by earning a spot on the prestigious team.
With six goalies making the cut, it’s clear that the league’s most unforgettable stars have guarded the crease. Joining Brodeur on the roster are Marc-André Fleury, Henrik Lundqvist, Roberto Luongo, Carey Price, and Patrick Roy. Several of these goalies have expressed their gratitude for this accolade, including Lundqvist, who shared that he is “humbled to be a member of this team alongside so many great players.” Still, for many Devils fans, Brodeur alone was more than enough.
Despite retiring in 2015, Brodeur still holds the NHL records for most games, wins, and shutouts by a goaltender. As a Devil, he led his team to the Cup Final four times in the quarter century, winning two championships in 2000 and ‘03. Brodeur’s legacy continues to earn high praise from former teammates. Ken Daneyko, for instance, called him “the greatest goaltender of all time,” while former teammate and coach John MacLean noted that “some of his records are Gretzky-like.” Given his historic achievements and lasting impact on the game, it’s no surprise Brodeur was voted onto the Quarter-Century Team.
Earlier today, the Devils took to social media to congratulate Brodeur on his initiation to the team, humorously declaring, “Address him with four letters. G.O.A.T.” It’s a fitting caption for Brodeur, who continues to remain close to the Devils franchise, playing a role in Hockey Operations and goaltender development. Brodeur’s influence continues to shape the future of the Devils organization he helped build. Now, as a permanent fixture on the Quarter-Century team, his historic legacy is etched even deeper into the ice.
