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I firmly believe Gary Bettman is gonna need to retire before we see a Canadian team win the Stanley Cup.

[Mike Babcock @commiesaliar]

Just got back from mule deer hunting in Sandhills, what’d I miss?

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@bretzky_84

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@AxesnIce I know lions don’t concern themselves with the opinions of a sheep.

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I got news for all of you.

Ron MacLean still sucks.

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@tdwayt He’s gotta go

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@VinnysCorner1 Expos legend Bartolo Colon

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@VinnysCorner1 Should be in canton

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@VinnysCorner1 Jets legend Tom Tupa

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@WestCoastCFB Browns legend Kevin Hogan

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@VinnysCorner1 Jets legend Glenn Foley

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@bretzky_84

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Ugh. This one hurts.

One of the most clutch playoff guys in terms of energy and scoring big goals.

A pest to say the least. Claude was one of my favorite players.

[NHL Alumni @NHLAlumni]

The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60.

Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Claude was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and would make his NHL debut just a few months later on October 13, 1983 and scored his first career NHL goal on December 4, 1983.

Claude split time between the Canadiens organization and the QMJHL from 1983 to 1985, capturing the President’s Cup with the Verdun Junior Canadiens in 1985 as QMJHL playoff champions, while earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as Playoff MVP.

The very next season, Claude recorded 10 goals and 16 points in 20 playoff games as he and the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. Claude remained with the Canadiens for an additional four seasons before joining the New Jersey Devils ahead of the 1990-91 season.

In 1994-95, his fifth and final season with New Jersey, Claude led the Devils to their first Stanley Cup championship, registering 13 goals in 20 playoff games, taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. As a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-96, Claude was once again an integral part of team history as the Avalanche hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup for the very first time in 1996.

Claude played 297 regular-season games in an Avalanche uniform before rejoining the New Jersey Devils in November of 1999, and for a fourth and final time, would be crowned a Stanley Cup champion on June 10, 2000. Claude later played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars before making a comeback with the San Jose Sharks during the 2008-09 season.

Internationally, Claude represented Canada on several occasions, including capturing a gold medal at the 1985 World Junior Hockey Championships and winning the 1987 Canada Cup.

He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Memorial service details to follow.

[Jon Gruden @BarstoolGruden]

Look what we got here... it's a box all the way from British Columbia!

The BC Lions of the CFL are some of the most fun football you'll ever watch... and they got a heck of a QB!

Thank you Coach Pierce and the @BCLions for this awesome box!!

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@bretzky_84 I might not know puck but I know i had the makings of a varsity athlete

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Cleaning house

[Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger]

I’m told Kevin Dean, Scott Young and Brett McLean were also dismissed.

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@bretzky_84 Join us

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I need a @bretzky_84 update

[Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug]

The Oilers have relieved Kris Knoblauch of his coaching duties.

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I have no sympathy for Quinn Hughes

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@bretzky_84 Should just bring Sutter in just to piss off flames fans

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@bretzky_84 Montreal is like the Vatican of the NHL. The crystal cathedral of hockey. Their fans are some of the best in the sport.

Western Canadian hockey fans are violent and bandwagoners.