Claude Lemieux was funny, salty and refreshingly honest — and he will be greatly missed
Claude Lemieux, a notable player for the New Jersey Devils, is remembered for his humor and honesty. His contributions to the team and the sport have left a lasting impact. Many will miss his unique personality and the joy he brought to the game.
- ▪Claude Lemieux played a significant role in the New Jersey Devils' success during the 1995 Stanley Cup playoffs.
- ▪He was known for his funny, salty demeanor and refreshing honesty.
- ▪Lemieux's presence in the sport created memorable experiences for fans and colleagues alike.
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open mike Mike Vaccaro Claude Lemieux was funny, salty and refreshingly honest — and he will be greatly missed By Mike Vaccaro Published May 30, 2026, 5:58 p.m. ET Claude Lemieux of the New Jersey Devils skates for the puck during the 1995 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Detroit Red Wings at Meadowlands Sports Complex on June 24, 1995 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Getty Images The phone rang. My editor was not much for small talk. “You’ve been looking forward to covering the Knicks in the playoffs, right?” he asked. “Absoutely,” I said. I was 33, just cutting my teeth as a full-time sports columnist at the Newark Star-Ledger. Basketball was my game, my bag. Damn right I was looking forward to covering the Knicks in the 2000 playoffs. “You’re on the Devils,” he told me.
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