John Vanbiesbrouck
John Vanbiesbrouck
Goalie
Left-Handed Catcher
Height: 5' 8", Weight: 175 pounds
Born: 9.4.63 Detroit, Michigan
How he arrived: Traded by the New York Islanders for Chris Terreri and Devils' 9th round pick in
the 2001 E.D., 3.12.01
How he left: Retired 6.10.01
How he returned: Signed as a free agent, 2.4.02
How he left again: Retired 5.24.02
Year
Team
GP
GS
MP
W
L
T
OTL
GA
SA
SO
GAA
SV %
2000-01
NJ
4
4
240
4
0
0
N/A
6
93
1
1.50
.935
2001-02
NJ
5
5
300
2
3
0
N/A
10
117
0
2.00
.915
Franchise
Career Totals
 
9
9
540
6
3
0
N/A
16
210
1
1.78
.924
Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise
Most of us Devils fans are very familiar with Beezer from having watched him play with the Rangers, among other divisional
rivals. (Yes, the Florida Panthers were at one time a division rival.)

He was only calling it a career when he was a Devil, though, but did play fairly well when he got in the pipes.

He was on the roster for both postseason runs, but did not see any action.

After Beezer retired, he bought stake in the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL and became their GM and coach. That
future got shot to hell, though, when he used a racial slur towards then team captain Trevor Daley. He sold his part of the team
and resigned as GM and coach.
Entry Draft: 1981 Fourth Round Pick (72nd overall) by the
New York Rangers
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