“I want to play the game. I understand my age, for people, is a big deal, but I stayed healthy all year. I played 39 games. Didn’t miss a practice. Didn’t miss a game. I was pretty happy about that.said.

“My body responded, and my mind is ready to go again. I’m excited about the new challenge that’s going to come in front of me.”

-Martin Brodeur as he prepares for free agency. More on and from Brodeur by Luke Fox of Sportsnet.