The Devils said Brodeur will work across all departments to identify, capitalize on and develop business opportunities for the organization, Prudential Center and the outlying community.

Brodeur, who played 21 NHL seasons as a goaltender with the Devils, had spent the past four seasons with the St. Louis Blues, including the past three as assistant general manager. He announced Tuesday he was leaving the organization to pursue new opportunities.

"It feels fantastic to be back home here in New Jersey," Brodeur said. "This unique opportunity will allow me to build on existing relationships in the business community and take on a new challenge in my career. I've been able to work in all facets of the game of hockey and have had a growing interest in the business surrounding the game. Working with [Devils president Hugh Weber] and his team will be beneficial for all of us. Over 20 years in New Jersey, I was lucky enough to make connections that I can now use to help the Devils grow, not only in this area, but beyond."

Video: Morreale on Brodeur returning to Devils in new role

The NHL all-time leader in wins (691), shutouts (125), and games played among goalies (1,266), Brodeur played the final seven games of his NHL career with the Blues during the 2014-15 season before retiring Jan. 29, 2015, and becoming a senior adviser to Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. He was promoted to assistant general manager following the season.

"Today is a special day for everyone," Devils general manager Ray Shero said. "We are all thrilled to have Marty back with the organization. I said last season that it was an exciting time to be a Devils fan, and that's especially true today. Welcome home, Marty."

Tweet from @MartinBrodeur: Excited to be back with the @njdevils! Looking forward to start my new role with the organization.

Brodeur, 46, went 691-397-49 with 105 ties for the Devils and Blues. He won the Stanley Cup three times with New Jersey (1995, 2000, 2003) and the Vezina Trophy four times (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008). Brodeur also won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1994 and the William M. Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed) five times with the Devils.

Selected by New Jersey with the No. 20 pick in the 1990 NHL Draft, Brodeur made the NHL First All-Star Team three times and the Second Team four times. He has the most 40-win seasons in NHL history with eight (no other goalie has more than three), and his 48 wins in 2006-07 are tied for the most in a single season by a goalie with Braden Holtby, who did it with the Washington Capitals in 2015-16.

Brodeur was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players presented by Molson Canadian and had his No. 30 retired by the Devils on Feb. 9, 2016. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 26 and will be inducted in Toronto on Nov. 12.

NHL.com staff writer Mike G. Morreale contributed to this report.