Brodeur Breaks Record

Congratulations are in order for Martin Brodeur who recently broke Patrick Roy's record of 552 wins. While people are quick to say that Brodeur now ranks as the greatest NHL goaltender, I would just say that he is indeed one of the best. Winning as many games as Brodeur has requires many things including good health, playing for a good team, lots of skill, and a bit of luck. For there have been many excellent goaltenders who's career was cut short by injury. And there have been many excellent NHL goaltenders who never won the cup because they never played for teams such as the Devils or Red Wings. There's no doubt that 20 or even 50 years from now Brodeur will rate high among the all time greatest goaltenders, but I believe it's enough to say he's one of the best, and not necessarily the greatest to have ever played the game.