by Digger

Nobody has done it better than New Jersey Devils record setting future Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur. Brodeur posted his seventh career 40 win season last night vs Colorado securing a 4-2 victory. His most recent win added to his all time NHL best regular season victory total which now stands at 534!!

Brodeur rates as one of the all time best goalies ever to play in the NHL. He's been a highlight reel in motion every time he pads up during his stellar 14 year career. New Jersey's first round 1990 draft pick has paid tremendous dividends. Some of his records include:

Seven 40 win seasons (no other has more than 3)
Most single season minutes played 4697
Most single season victories 48
Most back to back 40 win seasons (2)
Most consecutive 35 win seasons (10)
Tied for most 10+ shutout seasons (4)
Most consecutive post season games started (153)
Lowest career post season GAA (1.93)
His next shutout will tie him for most ever (combined regular season and playoffs)... and, he's closing in on the all time victory record.

Brodeur has anchored Stanley Cup winning teams, All Star teams, won various awards and he's far from done. He and Patrick Roy (retired) are the two most electrifying goalies ever to play. The biggest difference between the two must be the fact Brodeur has played on Devils teams which rarely lit up scoreboards. Without his exceptional net minding, New Jersey would have been only an average team and most likely never three time Stanley Cup Champions. Had they managed to compliment his skills with an above average scoring machine... there's no doubt the Devils would have been of dynasty proportions reminiscent of the old Montreal Canadiens clubs.

For those of you who have never watched Brodeur between the pipes... you're missing out on the games greatest net minder. There are no signs of his slowing down whatsoever. If anything, he's getting better with each passing season. By the time his outrageous career ends, Brodeur will own or rank near the top in every statistical goaltending category. Martin Brodeur exemplifies what true champions are made of and a perfect model for young upcoming players to emulate.