NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60
Lemieux was selected at No. 26 overall by the Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Draft, and he played with the franchise until 1990, including being part of the Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986.
www.yardbarker.comHere are the latest developments I can share based on recent reports:
-
Claude Lemieux, the former Montreal Canadiens forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at age 60. Multiple outlets confirmed the passing, including the NHL Alumni Association and the Canadiens organization.[5][8]
-
The news followed Lemieux’s appearance as a torchbearer at the Bell Centre ahead of Game 3 of Montreal’s Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, which had taken place days before his passing.[3][5]
-
Reactions from the hockey community highlighted his long career, including his pivotal roles with the Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche, and his reputation as a clutch performer in key moments.[3][5]
Cited sources for this update:
- NHL.com: Claude Lemieux dies at 60; 4-time Stanley Cup champion[5]
- CBC/Montreal Canadiens coverage on Lemieux’s passing and reaction[2]
- The Hockey News and other outlets reporting the development and Lemieux’s torchbearer moment[3]