Statement from the New Jersey Devils:
The New Jersey Devils organization is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former Devil Claude Lemieux.
Widely respected throughout the NHL, both as a trusted agent and a valued colleague, Claude leaves behind a lasting legacy within our game that he gave so much to. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Widely respected throughout the NHL, both as a trusted agent and a valued colleague, Claude leaves behind a lasting legacy within our game that he gave so much to. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Lemieux was traded to the New Jersey Devils ahead of the 1990-91 NHL season, where he played until 1994-95, where he helped the Devils franchise win its first Stanley Cup. During the Stanley Cup run, Lemieux was a powerhouse scoring 13 goals in 20 games and won the Playoff MVP, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Lemieux would rejoin the Devils for the 1999-2000 season, helping the club win another Stanley Cup, the second in franchise history.
He leaves behind his wife Deborah, and his four children, Brendan, Claudia, Michael and Christopher.
