RATS OR DEVILS? BRODEUR'S PATIENT.(SPORTS)

Byline: BOB CROCE - Staff writer

Keep in mind that Martin Brodeur's eyes are focused on the prize when he looks out between the bars of his goalie mask at this New Jersey Devils training camp.

His one and only goal is to make the big club, be Chris Terreri's backup; enjoy stays in major league hotels on the road; play in North America's sports palaces and have someone else carry his equipment bag.

But understand, too, that there is no urgency in his voice when he tells you this. If he doesn't make it this time, he really will enjoy playing in Albany just the way he enjoyed playing all last season in Utica.

Really.

"That's …