 Brodeur used a hybrid style of goaltending by standing up more than butterfly style goalies , though he adapted to more modern techniques at the latter stage of his career . He was known for his puck handling , his positional play , and his reflexes , especially with his glove hand . Brodeur 's prowess at puck handling was so notorious that it led in part to the NHL changing its rules regarding where goalies were allowed to handle the puck outside of the goal crease , leading to its moniker of " The Brodeur Rule " . He announced his retirement in the middle of the 2014 – 15 season after a brief stint with the Blues , having played in seven games with the team . 
