Frederik Andersen gets emotional on ice after death of his agent Claude Lemieux
Frederik Andersen expressed deep emotions on the ice after the death of his agent, Claude Lemieux. Lemieux, a former NHL player, died by suicide at the age of 60, prompting Andersen to reflect on their relationship. Despite the tragedy, Andersen and the Hurricanes advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, dedicating their victory to Lemieux's memory.
- ▪Frederik Andersen fought back tears during a postgame interview after winning the Eastern Conference.
- ▪Claude Lemieux, Andersen's longtime agent, died by suicide, leaving a significant impact on the hockey community.
- ▪Andersen described his team as a family and expressed gratitude for their support during this difficult time.
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NHL Frederik Andersen gets emotional on ice after death of his agent Claude Lemieux By Jake Nisse Published May 30, 2026, 4:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is heading to the Stanley Cup Final — but he couldn’t hide his emotions on Friday following the death of his longtime agent, Claude Lemieux. Lemieux, an NHL great himself, died by suicide on Thursday, authorities confirmed. He was 60 years old. And while Andersen and the Hurricanes beat the Canadiens on Friday to win the Eastern Conference, the Danish shot-stopper could be seen fighting back tears in a postgame interview with TNT.
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