Weekly Cupcakes: Remembering Claude Lemieux

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 26: Colorado Avalanche Alumnus, Claude Lemieux meets with the media prior to the 2016 Coors Light Stadium Series Alumni Game at the Four Seasons Hotel on February 26, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images On Claude Lem

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On Claude Lemieux

NHL legend Claude Lemieux’s family donates his brain to CTE research. “No conclusions should be drawn at this time regarding any diagnosis,” the family’s statement said. [Montreal Gazette]

Frederik Andersen issues a personal statement on Claude Lemieux. [Carolina Hurricanes]

Martin Brodeur pays tribute to friend and former teammate Claude Lemieux. [Sportsnet]

Claude Lemieux made a career of being there when it mattered. [Toronto Star]

Former NHL player Claude Lemieux passes away at age 60. [TSN]
Remembering Claude Lemieux. [NHL]
In Memoriam Claude Lemieux (1965-2026) [Mile High Hockey]

News from the NHL

Avalanche lost Western Conference Final. The Cale Makar injury, offensive issues amount factors. Lackluster power play, inability to hold leads also reasons for elimination. [NHL]

Former NHL star Dennis Hull dead at age 81. [Toronto Sun]
Buffalo’s Konsta Helenius scores the golden goal for Finland at the World Championship, Norway defeats Canada to capture the bronze. [ProHockeyRumors]