Sergei Vladimirovich Brylin (russian: Серге́й Влади́мирович Бры́лин; born January 13, 1974) is a Russian former professional

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, currently an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils of the

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(NHL). Brylin is a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the New Jersey Devils of the

(NHL).

Playing career

Brylin made his NHL debut on February 17, 1995, and scored his first NHL goal on February 27. A versatile, defensive forward capable of playing all three forward positions, Brylin won three Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils in

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and 2003. He is one of five Devils who have played for all three of their championship teams, the only others being Martin Brodeur,

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and Ken Daneyko. On July 1, 2008, the Devils turned down the option to have Brylin return for another year. Ten days later, he signed with SKA Saint Petersburg of the

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(KHL). After hopes of returning to the Devils for one more season faded, Brylin signed with

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for the

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Coaching career

Brylin was an assistant coach for the

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, the

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(AHL) affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. He is also a coach at Proskate in New Jersey. In 2022, he was named assistant coach for the New Jersey Devils.

Personal and family life

Brylin currently lives in

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, with his wife, Elena, and three children: Anna, Fyodor and Maria.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* 1974 births Albany River Rats players HC CSKA Moscow players HC Khimik Voskresensk players Living people Metallurg Novokuznetsk players New Jersey Devils draft picks New Jersey Devils players Russian ice hockey centres Russian Penguins players SKA Saint Petersburg players Ice hockey people from Moscow Stanley Cup champions People from Millburn, New Jersey {{Russia-icehockey-centre-stub