Frederik Andersen pens heartfelt Claude Lemieux tribute after fighting back tears as Hurricanes reached Stanley Cup Final
Frederik Andersen paid tribute to his late agent Claude Lemieux, who recently passed away by suicide. In an emotional statement, Andersen expressed the profound impact Lemieux had on his life and the lives of others. The hockey community mourns the loss of Lemieux, who was known for his compassion and loyalty.
- ▪Frederik Andersen honored Claude Lemieux, his longtime agent, following Lemieux's death by suicide.
- ▪Andersen described Lemieux as a person who treated him like family, showing care and compassion.
- ▪Lemieux's death has left a significant void in the hockey world, with many fans and players paying their respects.
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NHL Frederik Andersen pens heartfelt Claude Lemieux tribute after fighting back tears as Hurricanes reached Stanley Cup Final By Christian Arnold Published May 31, 2026, 7:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen paid tribute to his longtime agent, Claude Lemieux, in a touching statement Sunday, describing the “care, compassion, loyalty and love” that the NHL great showed the netminder. The death of Lemieux — who died by suicide — last week was a shock to the hockey world and left a void felt by many across the sport, which included Andersen. 3 Claude Lemieux celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup in 1986.
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