Video Tribute: The New Jersey Devils

I probably would not have this many pictures of the New Jersey Devils if it wasn't for my column covering the New Jersey Devils in depth for Inside Hockey. I would probably have about 500 pictures of Martin Brodeur, who is becoming one of the best goalies in the history of the NHL. He is just 29 wins shy of beating Patrick Roy's all-time NHL career wins.

I have a lot of respect for the goaltender. I didn't realize how incredible he was until I saw him make an unbelievable save in front of me during the Playoffs. He was outside of the crease and saw the puck coming his way. Like a slow-motion scene out of the Matrix, he flew like Superman across the crease and the next sound you could hear was a 'ping' from the blade of his skate. He made the most remarkable save with the blade of his skate.

I just remember everyone around me in complete silence having to re-run what we had just seen in the recesses of our minds. Did we really just see what we think we saw? A video replay proved that yes, we had indeed seen with our very own eyes the most incredible save of our lives. But don't think that save was the only amazing save Brodeur would ever make. I have seen the Canadian make some unbelievable moves with my very own eyes that just leaves my mouth glued to the floor.

So for those who say "Brodeur Sucks!" please consult your nearest computer and start Googling the net-minder to educate yourself on the man that is about to become the greatest NHL goaltender ever in the history of the NHL.