That was partly because Lemaire depended on the superb goaltending of Martin Brodeur and provided the youngster with support and confidence. The following incident underlines the point.

Jacques Lemaire, who coached the Devils to their first Stanley Cup title in 1995, was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor on Wednesday.

He was joined at center ice by former players including goaltender Martin Brodeur, defensemen Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer and Larry Robinson.

The New Jersey Devils are adding to their Ring of Honor on Wednesday, January 22nd, when the team inducts legendary player and head coach Jacques Lemaire.

The New Jersey Devils honored former coach Jacques Lemaire, inducting the 11-time Stanley Cup champion into the team's Ring of Honor. The 79-year-old Lemaire, who coached the Devils to their first ...

The New Jersey Devils honored former coach Jacques Lemaire, inducting the 11-time Stanley Cup champion into the team's Ring of Honor. The 79-year-old Lemaire, who coached the Devils to their first ...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils honored former coach Jacques Lemaire, inducting the 11-time Stanley Cup champion into the team's Ring of Honor.