NEWARK — Lou Lamoriello confirmed that Martin Brodeur will become a member of the St. Louis Blues' front office staff and travel with that club for the remainder of this season, but said the goalie would be back with the Devils at some point soon.

In fact, Lamoriello told NJ Advance Media that he made an offer for Brodeur to return to the Devils in a non-playing capacity.

"He could have come here if he wanted," Lamoriello said Tuesday. "I don't think this is a case of him choosing (between the two organizations). He's been there with the players. The (Blues) players and administration asked him to stay. He had an impact in that dressing room.

"He's going to be traveling with the team and staying with the team. It keeps him as close to playing for the rest of this year as he can get. He's doing this because he made that commitment there this year. There is no disrespect (to the Devils) whatsoever."

Lamoriello said he has talked to Brodeur throughout the goalie's leave of absence from the Blues.

"Marty and I have been in constant contact," Lamoriello said. "I certainly understand what he is doing. (Blues GM) Doug Armstrong has also talked to me. I support this and understand it.

"Marty is a very loyal guy in both ways. They gave him an opportunity (to play). There are a lot of things going through his mind right now. He'll be back with the Devils."

Although Brodeur will travel with the Blues, Lamoriello said the goalie does not hold out hope that his playing career will resume.

Brodeur will finish his career nine wins short of 700. His record is 691-397-105 (ties)-49 (OT) with a 2.24 goals-against average and .912 save perecntage.

All but seven games were playing in a Devils jersey. He was 3-3-0 with a .2.87 GAA and .899 save percentage for the Blues this season.

Sportsnet.ca first reported that Brodeur would join the Blues' front office.

"This will be a little different experience for him," Lamoriello said. "He's going to now work with the team ion the hockey side of it, traveling with the team. He'll be on the road with them. He's talked to me about all of this."

The Blues confirmed that Brodeur will conduct a press conference in St. Louis on Thursday. The team posted this on its website:

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