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Claude Lemieux’s Tragic Cause of Death Revealed by County Sheriff

Claude Lemieux’s Tragic Cause of Death Revealed by County Sheriff

According to Mike J. Babcock of TMZ, Claude Lemieux died by suicide. It was reported that he’d passed away on Thursday at the age of 60, but the location and cause of death were not known.

Claude Lemieux News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28
Cause of death revealed for Claude Lemieux

Cause of death revealed for Claude Lemieux

NHL veteran Claude Lemieux was found dead on Thursday at the age of 60.

NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60
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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Remembering four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux

Remembering four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux

The hockey world lost one of its most prominent and singular characters on Thursday, as NHL legend Claude Lemiuex passed away at the age of 60. From the

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San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / May 28
Four-time Stanley Cup champ Claude Lemieux dies

Four-time Stanley Cup champ Claude Lemieux dies

Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion who skated a fine line between being a clutch scorer and agitator, has died. He was 60. The NHL Alumni Association announced the news Thursday but did not disclose a cause or date of death.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Claude Lemieux News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28
NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60

NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60

Lemieux was selected at No. 26 overall by the Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Draft, and he played with the franchise until 1990, including being part of the Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986.

Gary Bettman, Darren McCarty share thoughts on death of Claude Lemieux
Remembering four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux
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Claude Lemieux News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
One of the NHL’s Fiercest Performers, Claude Lemieux, Passes Away

One of the NHL’s Fiercest Performers, Claude Lemieux, Passes Away

The NHL received devastating news on Thursday: four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the fiercest playoff performers in NHL history, Claude Lemieux, died at age 60.

San Jose Sharks News / The Spun / May 28
Former NHL Star Claude Lemieux Dead at 60

Former NHL Star Claude Lemieux Dead at 60

Former NHL star Claude Lemieux has died. He was just 60 years old. The former NHL star, who is not related to fellow hockey legend Mario Lemieux, passed away this week.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Sharks sign Philip Sinn to entry-level contract

Sharks sign Philip Sinn to entry-level contract

The San Jose Sharks have added some young depth to their defense. The team announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman Philip Sinn to a two-year, entry-level contract.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28
Sharks Sign Phillip Sinn To Entry-Level Contract

Sharks Sign Phillip Sinn To Entry-Level Contract

The San Jose Sharks have looked towards Germany to reinforce their blue line. Defenseman Phillip Sinn has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks set to begin next season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28
Canada Registers Sam Dickinson, Jack Ivankovic At World Championship

Canada Registers Sam Dickinson, Jack Ivankovic At World Championship

Team Canada will finish off the World Championship with the help of two top prospects. San Jose Sharks defenseman Sam Dickinson and Nashville Predators goalie prospect Jack Ivankovic have been registered for the remainder of the tournament per Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27
Sharks Sign Jimmy Huntington To One-Year Extension

Sharks Sign Jimmy Huntington To One-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks shared earlier today that forward Jimmy Huntington has been re-signed on a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms have not yet been reported, but as a two-way pact it automatically carries at least a league minimum $850k at the NHL level.

Jimmy Huntington News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Sharks sign Jimmy Huntington to one-year contract

Sharks sign Jimmy Huntington to one-year contract

The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday that they signed center Jimmy Huntington to a one-year, two-way contract. The Sharks did not disclose the salary of Huntington’s contract, nor has it been reported at this point in time.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26
Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have three first-round picks this year, and 12 picks in total in the 2026 NHL draft. Scott Wheeler had the Blues’ prospect pool ranked 10th out of the 32, which makes one wonder if they’d consider trying to trade up in the first round?

Macklin Celebrini News / Daily Faceoff / May 24
What could a Macklin Celebrini extension look like?

What could a Macklin Celebrini extension look like?

As Macklin Celebrini enters the final year of his entry-level contract, some are wondering if the 19-year-old will set a new bar for NHL deals as his side negotiates with the San Jose Sharks.

Filip Bystedt News / The Hockey Writers / May 23
Sharks Prospect Filip Bystedt Entering Make-or-Break Offseason

Sharks Prospect Filip Bystedt Entering Make-or-Break Offseason

In the NHL, long-term prospects often find their roles change well before they reach the highest level. San Jose Sharks center prospect Filip Bystedt is experiencing that phenomenon right now.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23
Sharks rumors: The veteran defenseman ‘likely’ testing free agency

Sharks rumors: The veteran defenseman ‘likely’ testing free agency

The San Jose Sharks are looking to build around young star Macklin Celebrini, in the years ahead. This offseason, the Sharks may be losing one of their key players.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22
Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated.  Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.  Next up is a look at San Jose.

Mario Ferraro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22
Mario Ferraro Likely To Test Unrestricted Free Agency

Mario Ferraro Likely To Test Unrestricted Free Agency

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is likely “going to UFA,” Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today’s 32 Thoughts Podcast. Friedman said

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20
Insider Speculates on Darnell Nurse Trade to San Jose for Young Forward

Insider Speculates on Darnell Nurse Trade to San Jose for Young Forward

The San Jose Sharks are going to land a defenseman or two one way or another this offseason. Whether that comes through the draft—potentially with the second-overall pick—in free agency, or via the trade market remains to be seen.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
Sharks Need to Name Macklin Celebrini Captain

Sharks Need to Name Macklin Celebrini Captain

What’s been obvious in theory for a while now has to be put into reality. Macklin Celebrini needs to be the captain of the San Jose Sharks by the start of the 2026-27 season.

Report: PWHL to announce San Jose expansion club

Report: PWHL to announce San Jose expansion club

The Professional Women's Hockey League will announce San Jose, Calif., as the home of its 12th franchise on Tuesday, The Athletic reported Monday. It will be the fourth expansion team starting play in 2026-27, along with Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 16
Insider Reveals How Canada’s Celebrini-Crosby Captaincy Decision Went Down

Insider Reveals How Canada’s Celebrini-Crosby Captaincy Decision Went Down

Macklin Celebrini being named captain of Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship came as somewhat of a surprise, though it was a decision many supported given the mark he’s already made on and off the ice as a teenager.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Sharks’ Forward and Defense Prospects in Very Different Places

Sharks’ Forward and Defense Prospects in Very Different Places

As the San Jose Sharks prepare for an upcoming season in which they have genuine hope for the playoffs for the first time in years, they’ll need to make some crucial personnel decisions.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / April 21
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Celebrini, Ferraro, Mukhamadullin, and Warsofsky

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Celebrini, Ferraro, Mukhamadullin, and Warsofsky

Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said that he is open to signing forwards Maklin Celebrini and Will Smith to contract extensions this offseason.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 16
Macklin Celebrini breaks Sharks icon's record in second season

Macklin Celebrini breaks Sharks icon Joe Thornton's franchise record in just his second NHL season

Through just two NHL seasons, Celebrini already has 70 goals, 108 assists and 178 points in 152 games.

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