Carson Babbini

Part of @8thInningPod team. Golden Gopher Alum. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

I got to meet Claude when he was in St Paul for the Hockey Expo when I was a kid. I was so excited to meet him and talked with him for a while. Someone from the line complained about me still being there and Claude gave him a stern look and went right back to talking with me. RIP

[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.

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

It’s Pepi? Interesting

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

Ricardo Pepi in for Christian Pulisic is the only change in the starting XI for USMNT. Other 10 the same from win over Paraguay.

Big surprise for Australia: Irankunda is not listed in starting XI.

https://t.co/kTcDIAqGZf

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

@joshuadmcswain Think it’s a good spot for him. A league that will be a little more friendly towards his tactical style. Hopefully he gets the support he deserves.

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

Good for him! Honestly hope he succeeds there

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is the leading candidate to take over at AC Milan.

The 41-year-old, who has been out of football since being sacked by United on January 5, held talks with the Serie A club in Portugal last week.

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[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

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[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

BREAKING: Tunisia have sacked Sabri Lamouchi after their loss to Sweden, as @Romain_Molina called.

News will be confirmed in the next hours.🇹🇳

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

AMAD!!!!! LETS GO MY GUY!!!

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

One of my favorite things in sports. Love this from the Dutch!

[NBC Sports Soccer @NBCSportsSoccer]

The unmistakable sound of Netherlands football: ‘Links Rechts’ 🔊

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

We love you KAT. Congratulations 🧡💙

[ESPN @espn]

"Shout out to my brother Anthony Edwards."

KAT gives love to his former teammate 🙏

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

Andiamo!!!

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇮🇹 OFFICIAL: Roberto Mancini decides to part ways with Qatari side Al Sadd. 👋🏽🇶🇦

He’s the main candidate to become next Italy National Team head coach. 💙🔙

Mancini already said yes to the job, waiting for Federation to confirm their plans.

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

@joshuadmcswain Could be! It’s that season where there are different reports from multiple outlets but regardless I hope he succeeds wherever he goes!

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

An absolutely phenomenal night. The best the USMNT have looked that I’ve ever seen. Incredible performance from everyone. #FIFAWorldCup #USMNT

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

What. A. Half #USMNT

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

BALOGUN!!!!!

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

It’s time. It’s our time. The game is growing here. Time to show it on the world stage #USMNT

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

@Twins @ticasino Austin Martin

[U.S. Bank Stadium @usbankstadium]

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[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

FIFA…come on

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA.

The jersey originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803.

More: https://t.co/6PmxH54mLj

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

A star on the making. Great performance today

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🏅 Julian Quiñones, Man of the Match for Mexico-South Africa.

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

The emotion from Raul Jimenez. That is what the World Cup is all about. #FIFAWorldCup

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

Red card for South Africa. Yikes. Mexico all over them right now but South Africa staying strong…for now #FIFAWorldCup

[Carson Babbini @CBabs1120]

@_jacobschneider Dark horse: Japan
The Minnow that makes noise: Jordan
First "big" team eliminated: Brazil
Golden Boot: Dembélé
Player of the Tournament: Mbappé
Winner: France