Claude Lemieux, agitating winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, has passed away at the age of 60. Known for his aggressive playing style, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995 while helping the New Jersey Devils secure their first championship. Lemieux later transitioned to a career as a player agent, representing several NHL players.
- ▪Claude Lemieux won four Stanley Cups with three different teams during his NHL career.
- ▪He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1995.
- ▪Lemieux later became a player agent, representing numerous NHL players after his playing career ended.
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- ▪ Claude Lemieux, 60, dies by suicide: Four-time Stanley Cup champion won 1995 Conn Smythe Award — CBS Sports
- ▪ Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux dies at 60 — Japan Times
- ▪ Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 4-time Cup champ Claude Lemieux dies at 60 — ESPN — Top
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Claude Lemieux with the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy after winning 1995 title with the New Jersey Devils at Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photograph: B Bennett/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenClaude Lemieux with the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy after winning 1995 title with the New Jersey Devils at Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photograph: B Bennett/Getty ImagesNHLClaude Lemieux, fiery winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60Lemieux won four Stanley Cups with three teamsFiery winger earned 1995 Conn Smythe TrophyFormer NHL agitator later became player agentAgenciesThu 28 May 2026 15.20 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 15.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup…
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