NEWARK — Martin Brodeur is possibly the N.H.L.’s greatest goaltender, and his longtime team will celebrate him as such.
Before a crowd of season-ticket holders, and with the team on hand to pay homage, the Devils announced Tuesday that they will retire Brodeur’s No. 30 at a ceremony before their Feb. 9 game against the Edmonton Oilers. The Devils will also unveil a statue of Brodeur outside Prudential Center as part of a weekend full of festivities.
“I didn’t expect this to come this early,” Brodeur said. “I think it’s a great honor. I don’t think you can honor a hockey player better than retiring his jersey.