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Devils raise Scott Niedermayer’s No. 27 to rafters

Scott Niedermayer Jersey Retirement Press Conference

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 16: (L-R) New Jersey Devils CEO/President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello and former Devils defenseman Scott Niedermayer address the media during Niedermayer’s jersey retirement press conference at Prudential Center on December 16, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Andy Marlin

Scott Niedermayer doesn’t have Martin Brodeur’s all-time records. He didn’t provide a highlight reel’s worth of bone-crushing hits like Scott Stevens. Instead, the silky-smooth defenseman made a mark on the NHL because of his speed, defensive acumen and all-around ability. He also happened to be a classy guy. For those reasons and more, the New Jersey Devils hoisted his No. 27 to the rafters tonight. Watch the banner-raising ceremony in the video below.

This story includes highlights from Niedermayer’s speech, including this quote.

“It was an honor and a privilege to be a New Jersey Devil,” Niedermayer said. “These memories, I will cherish the rest of my life.”