Claude Lemieux 1965-2026

[Pokecheque]

https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/05/c ... ead-at-60/

4-time Cup champ, a polarizing figure to some but one hell of a hockey player.

Rest In Peace.

[Stinky]

Wow.

He looks so good carrying the torch. I hope it was a heart attack or a stroke not the disease that seems to take so many middle-aged men or at least spur them into taking themselves.

[Pokecheque]

I'm guessing if it was this sudden it has to be a heart attack.

[Chris18]

Damn. 60 is young. He could be dirty but there was no denying his skill or determination.

[Fogghorn]

A player every fan hated, unless he played for your team. And every fan wishes they were that lucky.

[E.L.]

He committed suicide. A terrible day all around. At least I’m proud we got this beautiful piece from Jack Todd:

https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hock ... ok-to-win/

[Stinky]

That's awful news. Rick and Nuckles must be feelin' it.

[drl perfect III]

Nuckles had Lemieux on his podcast and Claude came across as extremely intelligent and well spoken. I can't help but think the style of hockey played during his era, the headshots going unpunished and the undisclosed concussions contributed to his depression.

Darren McCarty has done a YouTube short regarding Lemieux. Kris Draper informed him of Claude's death and Darren finished by saying, "If you're having trouble please get help."

[Logical Progression]

He drove me crazy at times, but there was never any question about his talent or compete level. One hell of a hockey player. RIP.

[hipcheck]

Loved to hate this guy - and you absolutely wanted him 0n your team

[Logical Progression]

Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Hopefully this will facilitate honest conversations for athletes and families who struggle with mental illness from playing the hockey.

[Chris18]

Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Hopefully this will facilitate honest conversations for athletes and families who struggle with mental illness from playing the hockey.

I hope so, but we all know how the NHL will respond.

[Stinky]

been doing some reading around this.

It may be the concussions

But also highly likely comorbidity of severe ADHD - impulsivity specific Rejection sensitivity dsyphoria unsupported or poorly supported by a system that doesn't know how to care for a warrior.

Really sad and far too common.

[E.L.]

Family released a statement that they’re donating his brain to CTE research.

[Bosc]

Family released a statement that they’re donating his brain to CTE research.

Hopefully something good comes out of this. Far too young and a sad way for his life to end and his family to lose him. RIP, Claude. You were one hell of an opponent, for better or for worse.