Martin Brodeur's long and accomplished career is over, but his time as an executive is about to begin.
The NHL's all-time winningest goalie is retiring after 25 seasons and has accepted a job in the Blues' front office, according to Sportsnet. Brodeur's position with the organization is being described as an "executive role," per the report.
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Brodeur is only expected to remain with the Blues until the end of the season, at which point he will the rejoin the Devils, where he played for 24 years, according to Devils president, general manager and interim co-coach Lou Lamoriello.
A press conference has been scheduled for Thursday.
"He could've come here if he wanted to," Lamoriello told nj.com. "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis) with the players. The players and administration asked him to stay. I certainly understand. Marty and I have been in constant contact."
Lamoriello added, "I support this."
Brodeur, 42, signed with the Blues in December following an injury to Brian Elliott and went 3-3-0. They were the only NHL games he has played outside the Devils organization. Elliott returned earlier this month and the team's need for Brodeur's services diminished.
"It's an extremely smart move," Blues forward Alexander Steen told reporters, according to The Associated Press. "All the experience and all that stuff is so valuable to have in an organization. That stuff spreads."
Brodeur holds the NHL record for games played by a goalie (1,266), wins (691) and shutouts (125).
"I don't think he has to worry about losing those anytime soon," Elliott said, per the AP. "It's just awesome to be able to stand on the same ice as a guy like that, especially when you look at the record books probably 50 years from now and you can be like, 'I played with that guy,' so it's cool."