143. Claude Lemieux
Claude Lemieux was known for being a playoff superstar, which he was! He is currently fourth all-time in Playoff Games and he scored 158 Points in those post-season contests. Lemieux is one of only ten players to have captured the Stanley Cup with three different teams (Montreal, New Jersey and Colorado), he is a former Conn Smythe Trophy winner and he twice was the leading goal scorer in the playoffs. Clearly, Lemieux saved his best for when it counted but in his 1,215 career games he scored 786 Points, which is also pretty good.
While all of this impressive, if you weren’t Claude Lemieux’s teammate the chances are that you hated him as he was also considered by many players, coaches and fans to be the dirtiest player in the league. He blasted Kris Draper from behind causing the then Red Wing a concussion and broken jaw and there are many Detroit fans who still haven’t forgiven Lemieux for that. Still, there was no doubt that when a game really mattered you wanted Claude Lemieux on your side.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Buckingham, Quebec, Canada
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2012
- Position: Right Wing
- Played For: Colorado Rockies, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks
- Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Canada Cup 1987, World Cup of Hockey 1996)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Conn Smythe Trophy (1) (1995)
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (Montreal Canadiens 1986, New Jersey Devils 1995 & 2000 & Colorado Avalanche 1996)
Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1987)
World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 1996)
Should Claude Lemieux be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 96.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.9%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 1.3%
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