NHL forward Claude Lemieux won four Stanley Cups by any means necessary
Claude Lemieux, a former NHL player known for his controversial playing style, passed away at the age of 60 in Florida. He won four Stanley Cups during his career and was recognized for his intense competitiveness and ability to provoke opponents. His death has prompted tributes from former teammates and rivals, highlighting the complex legacy he leaves behind in the hockey community.
- ▪Claude Lemieux won four Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, and New Jersey Devils.
- ▪He was known for his chippy playing style and was often ranked among the most hated players in NHL history.
- ▪Lemieux's death is being investigated as an apparent suicide, and he is survived by his wife and children.
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Open this photo in gallery:Former Montreal Canadiens player Claude Lemieux at the NHL Eastern Conference final Stanley Cup playoff series in Montreal on Monday. Mr. Lemieux was found dead early Thursday morning in Lake Park, Fla.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountClaude Lemieux was the pebble in your shoe, the beach sand in your swimming trunks, the relentless ants and buzzing wasps at your picnic.He was the hockey opponent who administered a cheap bit of dirty stickwork out of sight of the referee, and he was certain to embellish to draw the attention of officials however warranted your retaliatory response.
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