Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion celebrated for his aggressive style and postseason dominance, died by suicide early Thursday morning in Lake Park, Florida.
Florida state records confirm that the property is held by the Lemieux family, making the site a central part of their daily lives outside of the professional sports spotlight.
He remains one of the few players in history to win the Stanley Cup with three different franchises: the Montreal Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and 2000, and the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.
Darren McCarty, whose physical altercations with Lemieux during the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche rivalry are part of NHL lore, called the news "extremely sad." This sentiment from a former "blood rival" suggests that the animosity of the 1990s had long since faded into a mutual respect among retirees.
As TMZ Sports reported, the business showroom has become a central point of the investigation, and it remained closed to the public on Thursday.
NHL legend Claude Lemieux died by suicide at age 60 in Lake Park, Florida. Officials and family confirmed the discovery at a family business.