He appeared in 79 games and finished the regular season with 23 points. On July 1, 2009, Madden signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks worth $2.75 million. Hawkeytown: Chicago Blackhawks’ Run for the 2010 Stanley Cup His second was lifted in 2003 after Game 7 against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the Cup Final. He was one of a handful of rookies on the Devils who won the Stanley Cup in 2000, the first of two Stanley Cup victories during his time in New Jersey. He built chemistry with linemate Jay Pandolfo, and thanks to their defensive prowess, the Devils remained one of the stingiest teams in goals against in the NHL. The 5-foot-11 forward landed a permanent spot on the Devils roster for the 1999-2000 season. He made his NHL debut against the New York Rangers in January 1999, and it was not until later that month that he earned his first career point against the San Jose Sharks.
Madden signed with the New Jersey Devils as an amateur free agent on June 26, 1997, after catching the attention of general manager Lou Lamoriello. His early years were spent with the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Albany River Rats. Here’s a look at his career then and now. His NHL resume includes multiple Stanley Cup rings and a Frank J. Madden had a successful 13-year career playing with four different teams. Looking back, it is crazy to think he was not selected at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He earned a permanent roster spot in the fall of 1999 – the same time Brad Pitt graced the world with Tyler Durden, and Mariah Carey topped the charts with Heartbreaker.
With confidence, I can say every Devils fan appreciated John “Mad Dog” Madden during his time in New Jersey.