Feature Devils Honor Brodeur With Statue Outside Prudential Center by Kelly Lynn October 25, 2016 (Photo courtesy of New Jersey Devils) The rain could not keep the fans away from the Rock on Saturday night as the New Jersey Devils’ were set to unveil “The Salute” a statue to honor #30, Martin Brodeur. Kevin Weekes, Brodeur’s friend and former Devil teammate, lead the ceremony for the dedication that will forever embody Brodeur’s famous after game, winning pose. During the ceremony Weekes introduced Devils co-owner David S. Blitzer who had many kind words for the Devils’ icon. During both Weekes and Blitzer’s tributes to the legend, the crowd that gathered prior to a 2-1 Devils win over the Wild, chanted “Marty’s Better” and “Mar-ty” both of which had be staples of Brodeur’s playing days in New Jersey. When it was Brodeurs turn to speak, he seemed overwhelmed with the love of the fans and the fact he would forever be immortalized in front of the Prudential Center as the true Devils icon he is. “The Salute” will live at its forever home by the Lafayette Tower. Post Views: 1,604 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Kelly Lynn Kelly is the New Jersey Devils Lead Writer and Rugby Analyst for Double G Media. She is also the site's Social Media Manager. Latest posts by Kelly Lynn (see all) Blackwood Gets Back-to-Back Shutouts to Close 2018 on a Winning Streak - December 28, 2018 A chilly night in Newark as the Devils fall to the Maple Leafs - December 19, 2018 Devils Lose in OT to Isles but should be thankful for a point - November 24, 2018 Devils Win Big Against Habs on Thanksgiving Eve - November 22, 2018 Related TopicsMartin BrodeurNew Jersey Devils Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Bradley Wright-Phillips Takes the Golden Boot as New York Red Bulls Beat the Philadelphia Union Five Major Questions For 2016-17 New York Knicks