"I love the man. I don't just say that because he was a teammate and probably the most integral part in why we won a couple of Stanley Cups. I say that because I loved him as a person off the ice."
@KenDaneykoMSG remembers NHL legend Claude Lemieux.
Will never seem right to see this man finish his career in another uniform. Say what you will about his skills the past few years, but Gally gave his all to the Montreal Canadiens every time he took to the ice and deserves nothing but respect and appreciation from the fans.
In 1999, several Avalanche players, including Claude Lemieux, plus GM Pierre Lacroix, lived in the Columbine High area and/or attended the nearby Catholic church. Columbine students were in the team's informal babysitter pool. In the wake of the 13 murders and others wounded on April 20, church parishioner Claude Lemieux asked the family of one hospitalized student if there was anything he could do. The family members, Lemieux's fellow parishioners, mused that, well, they hadn't been home much. Lemieux hired a cleaning service and sent it over to the family's home.
I suspect that Lemieux made other gestures, too, in the aftermath of the shootings, but that's the one I know about.
RIP, Pepe.
Déclaration de Patrick Roy : “Je suis profondément attristé d’apprendre le décès de Claude Lemieux. Claude a été un coéquipier exceptionnel, un compétiteur féroce, un élément clé de plusieurs de nos plus grandes conquêtes et un joueur qui a marqué notre sport. Son intensité et sa détermination faisaient de lui un joueur respecté autant par ses coéquipiers que redouté par ses adversaires. Nous avons partagé des momentsinoubliables, des victoires mémorables et une passion commune pour le hockey. Mes pensées accompagnent sa famille et ses proches dans cette épreuve.”
What horrible news. Claude was a tenacious hockey player and was a key part of Cup wins for Montreal, New Jersey and Colorado. Life is fragile. Condolences to family, friends and former teammates.
The Canadiens' organization is shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Claude Lemieux at the age of 60. Our hearts go out to Claude's family and friends during this difficult time.
News release ↓
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