So Martin Brodeur goes out and pitches ... “Nobody is going to remember it,” Brodeur told Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger. “It really wouldn’t be a big deal.” Not sure what’s more ...

Blackwood was one of the league’s best goalies, including rookies and veterans, in the last two thirds of the season. “The future is bright for him,” Brodeur said. “He’s a big body.

Devils VP of hockey operations Martin ... time, Brodeur keeps a keen eye on a system full of young but unproven talent — how they are performing, and how best to develop them into NHL stars.