cutting down the net

a little early for talking about cutting the net, right? i mean, the ncaa tournament doesn't start until thursday.

ah, but we're talking about #552 ... martin brodeur's record-breaking 552nd win, that is. brodeur, who never played in the traditional butterfly-style, who revolutionized the way goalies handled the puck away from the crease, couldn't just take a puck from this milestone game. no, he got some scissors and cut out the net from the posts as his souvenir, then took a victory skate.

bravo, marty. it was clear you'd break the record, but we shouldn't be surprised you did it with style.