He said he'd never leave, so why is legendary NHL goalie Martin Brodeur selling his home in New Jersey?

Brodeur might be looking west to St. Louis. After 21 years guarding the net for the New Jersey Devils, the 10-time NHL All-Star and 2010 Winter Olympics gold medalist retired after one season with the St. Louis Blues. Then he was immediately appointed as the special assistant to the team's general manager, Doug Armstrong.

The townhome realtor.com

Brodeur's new job likely means a full-time relocation, which may explain why he recently listed his three-bedroom townhouse in West Orange, NJ, for $949,000.

Good luck to him—we'd have a hard time moving out of this lovely home.

The Craftsman kitchen realtor.com

Don't let the word "townhouse" scare you. Everything about this 3,300-square-foot hillside home shouts "single-family," particularly its high ceilings, two-story foyer, and perfect light throughout.

The walk-out recreation room realtor.com

The newly updated kitchen is an ode to the modern Craftsman style, with a stone floor, white cabinets, angular hardware, and a wood-and-steel island. The adjoining breakfast room opens out to the patio and wooded backyard.

The master bedroom realtor.com

Downstairs, the walk-out recreation room is ideal for kids, with plenty of space to set up a play area, entertainment center, and pingpong table. The kids can also frolic in the half-acre backyard, which opens out to wooded parkland with a small brook.

While the kids play, the grown-ups can host tasting parties in the wine cellar.

The master bathroom realtor.com

The upstairs master bedroom is generously sized, with a separate sitting room, built-in fireplace, walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom with a tub and glass-walled shower.

While we imagine it's tough for him to leave New Jersey (and this kind of luxury) behind, we're sure he'll find plenty of beautiful housing opportunities in the Gateway City. Bonne chance, Brodeur!