NEWARK, N.J. — Transporting Martin Brodeur from a television studio at the Prudential Center to a third-floor conference room takes four New Jersey Devils officials, two husky security guards and the occasional push from a reporter. Throngs of fans, realizing that the winningest goaltender of all-time is walking the concourses on a sunny Saturday afternoon, forced their way to get a piece of him.
Safely in the elevator, Brodeur had a moment to relax and reflect. On Tuesday, Brodeur, now the assistant general manager for the St. Louis Blues, had his No. 30 retired in the Prudential Center rafters, the final tribute after 691 wins, 125 shutouts and three Stanley Cups victories.