Former Devils goalie reveals biggest challenge after trade: ‘I was never going to be Marty’

Following a legend is perhaps the most daunting challenge in professional sports.

For Cory Schneider , who was tasked with replacing Martin Brodeur in the Devils ’ crease, the pressure came with a constant, uncomfortable reminder from fans.

“Sometimes publicly, it’s ‘well, you’re not Marty Brodeur.’ And I kind of was like, ‘Yeah, I know. I’m trying to be me,’” Schneider revealed on a recent episode of NJ Advance Media’s Speaking of the Devils podcast .

This candid admission highlights the psychological burden of succeeding an icon whose shadow loomed large over the franchise.

What made Schneider’s situation particularly unique was that he wasn’t just replacing Brodeur after retirement — he was brought in while the future Hall of Famer was still on the team, creating an awkwar