Matthew Edwards

The name behind the mind.

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#GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

ICYMI: I did a thing today.

https://t.co/fl4UV92BBm

[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.

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs playoff watch party as they look to keep their season alive in Game Four against the Vegas Golden Knights!

It's put up or shut up time.

There's no other alternatives.

Get it done and get back home for Game Five!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs playoff watch party @ballarenadenver as the Western Conference Final shifts to @TMobileArena for a critical Game Three!

Cale Makar is back, and just in time!

Let's put a full sixty minute effort out there!

Let's got Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

@Jhondeaux @ballarenadenver 💯

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they look for a series split here @ballarenadenver against Vegas!

Time to double down and get that win!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they get set to start their Western Conference Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights!

Time to defend OUR castle!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they look to defeat the #mnwild in Game Five @ballarenadenver and advance to the Western Conference Final!

Let's get one more on home ice!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they start the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the #mnwild @ballarenadenver tonight!

The only W that matters is a win!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they look to take a 2-0 series lead against the Los Angeles Kings in Game Two @ballarenadenver!

Let's play smart and get another win on home ice!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for today's #Avs game as they welcome the Los Angeles Kings to @ballarenadenver for Game One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

Let's go get the first of sixteen wins today!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they wrap up the season series (and the Quebec Nordiques Heritage Series) against the Vegas Golden Knights @ballarenadenver!

Seventh game in the series, and seven is a lucky number!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

@Jhondeaux @ballarenadenver Thanks! Would be great to see them get it done tonight!

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they look to solidify their hold on first place as the #stlblues come to @ballarenadenver tonight!

Let's get another win and keep our sights on the top seed in the West!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for today's #Avs game as they wrap up the season series against the Winnipeg Jets to kick off a three game home stand @ballarenadenver!

Let's punch that first class ticket for first place with another win tonight!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they face Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to wrap up their two game home stand!

We know who the best player in the game is around these parts. 😎

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for today's #Avs game to welcome Nazem Kadri back to @ballarenadenver as a member of the @Avalanche!

The playoffs haven't started yet, but the quest for the Cup begins NOW.

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

@DNVR_Rudo 😎

[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

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[Matthew Edwards @mindofmatthew]

Locked and loaded for tonight's #Avs game as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight!

Seeing the Quebec Nordiques colors in action against Toronto is going to be a pretty cool sight!

Let's go Avs! #GoAvsGo