Claude Lemieux passed away on Thursday, May 28. The NHL legend is mourned across the entire hockey world. Now, his son, Brendan Lemieux, has shared some truly heartbreaking words about the passing of his father: “We will see you,” Brendan wrote on his Instagram.
Claude Lemieux was one of the best playoff players of the 1980s and 1990s. He is one of few players to win two consecutive Stanley Cups with two different teams – in 1995 with the New Jersey Devils and in 1996 with the Colorado Avalanche.
Claude Lemieux NHL career
Claude Lemieux was drafted 26th overall in 1983 by the Montreal Canadiens. He then made his NHL debut in the 1985–1986 season and, as a rookie, quickly showed just how much of a clutch player he was. In particular, he scored 10 goals in 20 playoff games and helped the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup. As a result, Lemieux became known for elevating his play in the playoffs, and he went on to score more goals in the postseason than in the regular season on several occasions.
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Red Wings rivalry
Claude Lemieux played hard and was a true pest to play against. Just ask the entire Detroit Red Wings, or Kris Draper in particular. Lemieux’s brutal hit on Draper in the Conference final 1996 set off the historic Red Wings – Avalanche rivalry that culminated with the now infamous Fight night at the Joe on March 26, 1997.
Throughout his 21 seasons in the NHL, Lemieux represented the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, Coyotes, Stars and the Sharks.
Lemieux finished his career with 1,215 games, 369 goals, 407 assists for 786 points. Not to forget his four Stanley Cups, his Conn Smythe Trophy from 1995 and a Canada Cup gold medal from the 1987 Canada Cup.
Brendan Lemieux’s first words
On Thursday, May 28, Claude Lemieux passed away. He is now being mourned by the entire hockey world. Several former teammates, leaders and opponents have shared their condoleanses. His son Brendan shared a truly heartbreaking message on his Instagram page.
”I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you,” Brendan wrote next to a picture of himself, his son and his father.
Claude Lemieux was 60 years old.
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