Martin Brodeur has said countless times he'd like to play at least one more season, but he may be forced into early retirement.
The 42-year-old goaltender is one of the best to ever play his position, but with his skills on the decline and most teams set in goal, there's no real need for him anywhere.
While the possibility of an injury or someone faltering early in the season could lead to Brodeur landing a gig he deems suitable (i.e. a backup role on a contender), it seems retirement could become a viable option.
Via Rich Chere (NJ.com): “Got nothing new to report,… Brodeur texted on Monday. “Everything is well with me. Just getting ready in case a good opportunity comes along.…He likely will wait to see what happens after teams report to training camp. But with the opening of camps one week away, it is distinctly possible that the future Hall of Famer will retire and accept an off-ice job with the Devils."
Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but saying he's getting ready "in case" a good opportunity arises suggests he's not overly optimistic.
Should Brodeur retire, he'll likely accept an off-ice job Lou Lamoriello has tabled in short order.
Brodeur will be part of the Devils organization soon enough. Whether that's this year or next is all that's left to be answered.
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