ST. LOUIS — Martin Brodeur felt very comfortable skating onto the ice in his new St. Louis Blues equipment.

After 21 years playing for the New Jersey Devils, St. Louis was at the top of his list when he became a free agent after last season.

“I think for me, looking at teams, it was the most similar what I’m used to, what I’ve played throughout my career in New Jersey,” Brodeur said Friday. “It just happened a couple days ago. I’m definitely looking forward to this challenge and see where that’s going to bring us.”

Brodeur wasn’t ready to call it a career at 42 after the Devils chose not to re-sign him. But he didn’t get any offers until Blues general manager Doug Armstrong called Brodeur’s agent on Tuesday after goalie Brian Elliott sustained a lower-body injury in the Blues’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Brodeur, who leads the NHL in wins (688), games played (1,259), losses (394) and shutouts (124), took part in the morning skate Friday with the Blues, who will face the Edmonton Oilers.

“It was good. It was fun to get back out there for sure,” Brodeur said. “It’s been a while. It was a good tempo for me. I know it’s only a morning skate ... can’t wait to see Monday.

Armstrong made it clear there are no guarantees for the future Hall of Famer, though.