G Martin Brodeur hires agent with free-agency looming; Devils re-sign 5 players

By John Wawrow | Abbey Westbury
June 29 2012 02:48 PM

CP19245815 — The puck approaches New Jersey Devils\' Martin goalie Martin Brodeur in a fame against the Los Angeles Kings, on June 6, 2012, in Los Angeles. Brodeur has begun weighing his options by hiring an agent on Friday, two days before the start of the NHL\'s free-agency period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP - Mark J. Terrill

New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur has hired prominent agent Pat Brisson days before the four-time Vezina Trophy-winner is set to become a free agent.

Canada’s TSN first reported the move on Friday, and Brisson confirmed it in a text message to The Associated Press later in the day. Though Brodeur has indicated he’d prefer re-signing with the Devils, Brisson wrote, “We will see,” when asked if the goalie would consider testing free agency when it opens on Sunday.

The 40-year-old Brodeur leads NHL goalies in most every statistical career category. He completed the final year of his contract after helping the Devils reach the Stanley Cup finals.

They Devils also announced they’ve re-signed five players: forwards Steve Bernier, Ryan Carter, Stephen Gionta and Cam Janssen, and defenceman Peter Harrold.

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