Legendary forward Claude Lemieux, known for his ten‑year partnership with Patrick Roy and his key role in the New Jersey Devils' 2000 Stanley Cup win, has died. Roy, Lamoriello and other hockey figures remembered his intensity, competitiveness and contributions both on the ice and later as a player agent representing NHL talent.
The duo were teammates for a decade total, first with the Canadiens from 1984 until 1990, then reuniting in Colorado from 1996 until 2000.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of Claude Lemieux's passing," Roy said in a statement to TVA's . "Claude was an exceptional teammate, a fierce competitor, a key element in several of our greatest achievements, and a player who left his mark on our sport. "His intensity and determination made him a player respected by his teammates and feared by his opponents. We shared unforgettable moments, memorable victories, and a shared passion for hockey.
My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this ordeal. ”Lou LamorielloLamoriello, the Islanders' President of Hockey Operations and General Manager from 2018 until 2025, traded for Lemieux twice while with the Devils, first in 1990 and then early in the 1999-2000 season. The Devils went on to win the Stanley Cup in 2000, with Lemieux playing a key role.
The Athletic on Thursday how 'shocked' he was by the death of his former player and an agent with whom he negotiated contracts.
" Lemieux, a player agent post-retirement, represented several active NHL players, including Pierre Engvall, signing his current contract with the Islanders and Lamoriello on July 1, 2023.
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