Joe Sakic ‘devastated’ over former teammate Claude Lemieux’s death: ‘Today is a very sad day’
Joe Sakic expressed deep sorrow over the death of his former teammate Claude Lemieux, who reportedly died by suicide. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, was remembered as a fierce competitor and a loyal friend. The Colorado Avalanche organization extended their condolences to Lemieux's family during this tragic time.
- ▪Claude Lemieux, a former NHL player, reportedly took his own life at the age of 60.
- ▪Joe Sakic, a teammate of Lemieux, described him as a terrific hockey player and a wonderful family man.
- ▪Lemieux won four Stanley Cups during his 21-year NHL career, including two with the Colorado Avalanche.
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NHL Joe Sakic ‘devastated’ over former teammate Claude Lemieux’s death: ‘Today is a very sad day’ By Christian Arnold Published May 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NHL and Avalanche great Joe Sakic joined the hockey world in mourning the death of four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux, who reportedly took his own life on Thursday. Sakic was teammates with Lemieux for parts of five seasons in Colorado from 1995-96 to early in the 1999-2000 season, when Lemieux was traded to the Devils The two won a Stanley Cup together in 1996.
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