Martin Brodeur Hart Trophy
Martin Brodeur: Hall of Fame goaltender, three-time Stanley Cup champion, and NHL all-time leader in wins, shutouts, and games played.
Martin Pierre Brodeur (born May 6, 1972) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played 22 seasons as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL), 21 of them for the New Jersey Devils, with whom he won three Stanley Cup championships and five Eastern Conference championships in 17 postseason campaigns. He also won two Olympic gold medals with Canada, his first as the starting goaltender for the team in 2002, and his second as the backup goaltender in 2010, as well as several other medals with Canada in other international competitions. Brodeur is widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time. In 2017, he was named by the league as one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players", and the following year, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Quick Facts
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Lore & Background
Brodeur holds numerous NHL and franchise records among goaltenders; he ranks as the league's all-time regular season leader in wins (691), losses (397), shutouts (125), and games played (1,266). He won at least 30 games in twelve straight seasons between 1995–96 and 2007–08 and is the only goaltender in NHL history with eight 40-win seasons. He is a four-time Vezina Trophy winner, a five-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner, a ten-time NHL All-Star, and a Calder Memorial Trophy winner. He is one of 17 NHL goaltenders to score a goal in the regular season and the second to do so in the playoffs; his three goals are the most of any NHL goaltender. He only had three seasons where he posted more losses than wins.
Reader's Guide
Brodeur used a hybrid style of goaltending by standing up more than typical butterfly style goaltenders, though he adapted to more modern techniques at the latter stage of his career. He was known for his puck handling, his positional play, and his reflexes, especially with his glove hand. Brodeur's prowess at puck handling was so well known that it led in part to the NHL changing its rules to restrict where goaltenders were allowed to handle the puck outside of the goal crease, adding what is known as "the Brodeur rule" after the 2004–05 NHL lockout. He announced his retirement in the middle of the 2014–15 season after a brief stint with the St. Louis Blues, having played in just seven games with the team. He is the current executive vice president of business development for the Devils.
Did You Know?
- Brodeur was born on May 6, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec.
- He is one of five children of Denis and Mireille Brodeur; his father Denis played in the 1956 Winter Olympics for Canada and won a bronze medal.
- Brodeur started playing hockey as a forward and switched to goaltending when his coach asked him to be a backup in a youth tournament.
- He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round (20th overall) in the 1990 NHL entry draft.
- Brodeur won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in the 1993–94 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Martin Brodeur Hart Trophy entry about?
This section clarifies that while Martin Brodeur was a titan of New Jersey Devils history, he never officially secured the Hart Memorial Trophy. It distinguishes his actual MVP-level achievements from common historical misconceptions regarding this specific award.
How many Hart Trophies did Martin Brodeur win?
Martin Brodeur recorded zero wins for the Hart Trophy throughout his entire career with the franchise. His record focuses instead on goaltending dominance rather than the league's most valuable player honor.
Which major awards did Martin Brodeur actually receive?
He earned four Vezina Trophies for goaltending excellence and two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP. Additionally, he won three Stanley Cups while anchoring the Devils' defense.
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