Thank you, Brian Boyle

It was announced today by the New Jersey Devils that Brian Boyle was traded to the Nashville Predators

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Brian Boyle, the NHL veteran who was formally with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs, signed as a free agent with New Jersey on July 1, 2017.
Tweet from @NJDevils: OFFICIAL: The #NJDevils have signed forward Brian Boyle to a two-year contract! @BriBrows22 will wear jersey No. 11. https://t.co/voQEo6E0uK pic.twitter.com/nz4OSl7Hco

After coming to New Jersey and having routine bloodwork done during his first preseason with the team, he was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia.
Tweet from @NJDevils: LISTEN: #NJDevils forward @BriBrows22 speaks to the media after being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. https://t.co/F9n8soctjC
But his teammates and fans around the NHL rallied behind him to support him in his battle.
Tweet from @NJDevils: We're with you all the way, @BriBrows22. #BoyleStrong 💪 pic.twitter.com/cT7QHlauQA
Tweet from @NJDevils: The #NJDevils and @NHL community are rallying behind @BriBrows22. More reactions: https://t.co/yDlKt265XQ#BoyleStrong 👊 pic.twitter.com/84SbiFqqkf
And by the end of October, he was back on the ice with his teammates, ready to get back to playing the sport he loves.
Tweet from @NJDevils: 🏒 @BriBrows22���s right back where he belongs! It���s great to see Boyler skating with his teammates again. #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/5bregLpqXm
Tweet from @NJDevils: 🏒 @BriBrows22 on the #NJDevils: ���The guys have been unbelievable. Players, coaches, Ray. Everyone���s been phenomenal. I���m very fortunate.��� pic.twitter.com/DxgInNngtj
On November 1, 2017, Boyle made his debut as a New Jersey Devil when the team faced off against the Canucks in Vancouver.
Tweet from @NJDevils: JUST ANNOUNCED: @BriBrows22 will make his #NJDevils debut tonight in Vancouver! #NJDvsVAN #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/PpQYcCBaTL
A game in which he also earned The Jacket - the honor that went to the unsung hero of the game during the 2017-18 season.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Pretty easy choice for the #TheJacket recipient last night, eh? Glad to see you back out there, @BriBrows22! #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/cqMDVa5eC5
On November 7, 2017, he made his debut at Prudential Center.
Tweet from @NJDevils: All smiles for @BriBrows22 @PruCenter debut in front of a hometown crowd! 😁 pic.twitter.com/l7v3G72qEJ
And on November 9, 2017, he netted his first goal as a Devil against the Oilers.
Tweet from @NJDevils: 💪#BOYLESTRONG 💪@BriBrows22 lights the lamp with his first goal as a member of the #NJDevils, giving #JerseysTeam a 1-0 lead! #EDMvsNJD pic.twitter.com/8i30jXb0pE
During Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Prudential Center on November 24, 2017, Boyle and his family participated in a ceremonial puck drop.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Tonight, @BriBrows22 and the Boyle Family joined us for the ceremonial puck drop. We're all #BoyleStrong! #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/1TIgh6c54I
Tweet from @NJDevils: 💜 @BriBrows22 fights for his family. #HockeyFightsCancer | #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/g4qXiGbtjl
It was a night he wouldn't forget after netting the first goal of the night in front of the Devils crowd and celebrating with teammates.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Scoring goals and beating cancer. That's what @BriBrows22 does! #HockeyFightsCancer | #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/ZqxmsSNW7I
He earned the first star of the night, which has been very well-deserved.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Scoring goals and beating cancer. That's what @BriBrows22 does! #HockeyFightsCancer | #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/ZqxmsSNW7I
Tweet from @NJDevils: "The support from all you guys has been unbelievable."@BriBrows22 continues to inspire on #HockeyFightsCancer Night. pic.twitter.com/GZ09x2XSz5
Tweet from @NJDevils: An emotional return to the ice for @BriBrows22 is spotlighted in the upcoming edition of #Devils82GO. Watch previous episodes of the digital mini-series presented by @InvestorsBank. https://t.co/UQ65M3h10a pic.twitter.com/XgohaASxHO
Later that season, Boyle was New Jersey's representative at the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend in Tampa Bay.
Tweet from @NJDevils: "I'm very, very honored." The #NJDevils are honored to have @BriBrows22 represent #JerseysTeam in Tampa! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/PMZwhN1WRz
Tweet from @NJDevils: The emotional journey from Jersey to #NHLAllStar Weekend is full of @BriBrows22 highlights. #BoyleStrong 💪 https://t.co/Osld2OWD29
He returned to one of his former NHL cities where fans welcomed him with a standing ovation.
Tweet from @NJDevils: A standing ovation for @BriBrows22���s return to Amalie Arena! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/4m4ltxDc5h
He was very honored to take part in the All-Star weekend where he could represent New Jersey.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Hear from @BriBrows22 as he walked the red carpet in Tampa. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/b60PJgda6l
Tweet from @NJDevils: "This town is a great town." - @BriBrows22 was mic'd up during the #NHLAllStar Skills Competition! pic.twitter.com/GPViPpReZc
Tweet from @NJDevils: We���re extremely proud to have had @BriBrows22 represent the #NJDevils at #NHLAllStar Weekend! pic.twitter.com/eyFrmYEDPW
And at the end of the season, there was no doubt that Brian Boyle would be named for the 2017-18 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Congrats, @BriBrows22! Boyler has been named a finalist for the 2017-18 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey! https://t.co/gYczsncq2k pic.twitter.com/Jmr5XobgpC
Tweet from @NJDevils: We've stood behind @BriBrows22 all season long. Thanks for all the inspiration and good luck on Wednesday at the #NHLAwards!
At the end of the night, Boyle was the 2017-18 Masterton Memorial Trophy winner.
Tweet from @NJDevils: You deserve it! Congrats to @BriBrows22 on winning the 2018 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy! #NHLAwards https://t.co/FrJnLQWpfh pic.twitter.com/KHrCqsthb8
Tweet from @NJDevils: "This is going to hold a special place in my heart."@BriBrows22 already holds a special place in the ������'s of so many. #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/CfdZWYNF2b
Tweet from @NJDevils: A new trophy on their fourth wedding anniversary. @BriBrows22 and his wife Lauren are so deserving of this award. #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/Fo06npAf8l
Entering the 2018-19 season, Boyle sat down with People Magazine and talked about entering his second season with New Jersey and his ongoing fight against leukemia.

However, it was announced on October 24, 2018 that his cancer was in remission.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Earlier today, @BriBrows22��said his cancer is in remission after receiving the results from his most recent blood test.Boyle was originally told by doctors that it could take up to 18 months before the disease went into full remission; it took 12 months & 33 days. #BoyleStrong
And the very next day, he suited up for his 700th career NHL game.

On November 5, 2018 when the team traveled to take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh, Boyle recorded his first career hattrick.
Tweet from @NJDevils: He's such a natural, isn't he? Congratulations on your first career hat trick, @BriBrows22! #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/rZCsxzhFeR
It also happened to be Hockey Fights Cancer night in Pittsburgh, which made the milestone mean so much more.
Tweet from @NJDevils: "I love these nights. I really do. Just the initiative & seeing the survivors on ice. Sometimes you feel kind of alone & quiet. At times, during the cancer fight it's difficult." -@BriBrows22 on how much #HockeyFightsCancer night means to him pic.twitter.com/RlA12yEE5V
With Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Prudential Center right around the corner, the Boyles talked a lot about how much the night and the fans support means to them. Lauren Boyle was also named an NHL Hockey Fights Cancer Ambassador, a title that holds a special place in her heart.


When the Devils hosted Hockey Fights Cancer Night on November 23, all attendees in the building were #BoyleStrong.

And to make the night even more special, Boyle reached another career milestone when earning his 200th career point during the game against the New York Islanders.
Tweet from @NJDevils: And with that #HockeyFightsCancer goal, comes this milestone! Congrats @BriBrows22! You're a special guy. pic.twitter.com/fMwnwKAKEi
He and his wife spent the month raising awareness and giving back to a cause that means so much to them.
Tweet from @NJDevils: Lauren and @BriBrows22 spent their Tuesday in NYC with the @NHL serving food and meeting residents at the @AmericanCancer Hope Lodge. #HockeyFightsCancer | #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/AT3FTxIzAo
Boyle played in 116 games with the Devils over the past two seasons. In that time, he netted 26 goals and recorded 16 assists earning 42 points in New Jersey. Although he won't be walking the corridors of Prudential Center on a regular basis any longer, it's safe to say the fans of New Jersey will remember his time with the team and will forever be #BoyleStrong.

Tweet from @NJDevils: Happy to oblige here. This one���s for your sister. 💪💜#HockeyFightsCancer | #BoyleStrong pic.twitter.com/RHnguhmyn0
Tweet from @NJDevils: Don���t cry because it���s over. Smile because it happened. ������ pic.twitter.com/ALalT7QOxJ
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