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Claude Lemieux

San Jose Sharks

1965/07/16 44

6-1 227

Buckingham, Que., Canada

21

the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Sharks 18 0 1 1 -5 21 0 0 0 0 17

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • In his prime, he was among the best agitators of all time. Known as a clutch performer, he saves his best work for the postseason.
Flaws
  • How much gas is left in the tank? His long layoff from competitive hockey has reduced him to role-player status.
Career Potential
  • Veteran playoff warrior.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 8, 2009 Announced his retirement.
April 7, 2009 Missed 18 games (jaw injury).
March 5, 2009 Jaw injury, sidelined indefinitely.
January 19, 2009 Recalled from Worcester (AHL).
December 29, 2008 Signed by the San Jose Sharks to a one-year contract.
November 24, 2008 Signed by the Worcester Sharks to a tryout contract.
October 7, 2003 Contract bought out by the Dallas Stars.
April 19, 2003 Missed Game 4 and 5 of Round One against the Edmonton Oilers (undisclosed).
April 15, 2003 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
April 13, 2003 Missed 1 game (undisclosed).
April 11, 2003 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
February 5, 2003 Missed 3 games (strained neck).
January 25, 2003 Strained neck, day-to-day.
January 16, 2003 Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes.
December 15, 2002 Missed 9 games (fractured left foot).
November 30, 2002 Fractured left foot, mid-December.
November 27, 2002 Fractured left foot, day-to-day.
March 24, 2001 Missed 8 games (ankle injury).
March 4, 2001 Ankle injury, sidelined indefinitely.
December 2, 2000 Signed as an unrestricted free agent.

Trades

December 29, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks.
January 16, 2003 Phoenix Coyotes traded Claude Lemieux to the Dallas Stars for Scott Pellerin and a conditional draft selection in 2004.
December 2, 2000 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.
November 3, 1999 Colorado Avalanche traded Claude Lemieux, 1st round selection (David Hale) in 2000 and a 2nd round selection (Matt DeMarchi) in 2000 to the New Jersey Devils for Brian Rolston and 1st round selection (later traded to Boston - Martin Samuelsson) in 2000.
October 3, 1995 New York Islanders traded Claude Lemieux to the Colorado Avalanche for Wendel Clark. Then New Jersey Devils traded Claude Lemieux to the New York Islanders for Steve Thomas.
September 4, 1990 Montreal Canadiens traded Claude Lemieux to the New Jersey Devils for Sylvain Turgeon.
June 8, 1983 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round (26th overall) in 1983.

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