The Perfect Storm Hit Montreal
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What tribute is paid to Claude Lemieux in this episode?
Okay, before we get to this edition of the podcast, in earnest, Elliot, we're all still just in complete shock here on Thursday. We learned that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60, a man that won four Stanley Cups, fifth all-time in playoff games played. For those that would have grown up watching in that era, you saw how ferocious of a competitor he was. Also a very smart man, got into the agency business after his playing days were done.
How are the Carolina Hurricanes performing against the Montreal Canadiens?
This is someone who just a few days ago, Elliot, was carrying the torch inside the arena in Montreal before Game 3 between the Canadians and the Hurricanes. We're all just completely, utterly shocked with the news here on Thursday.
That was the most shocking thing about it, Kyle, was the fact that it came just a few days after he carried in the torch. And when he walked in, I actually took a picture. I'm looking at it right now of him holding the torch in one of the sections. And I sent it to him and I said, looking great, Claude. And he wrote back, thanks, Elliot, with a thumbs up. And to hear the news just a few days later, it's terrible. And there are some things that are important to say, such as the best to his entire family, everybody who is suffering, his friends. There were a lot of people in hockey who he was very close to, and you wish them all the best and hope that they get the support they need. But as always, Just if you need, there's no shame in ever asking for help.
Nobody looks at you any differently. Nobody feels any less about you. Nobody will ever look at you and say that person is weak for asking for help. And I know that Glenn Healy and the NHL alumni, they're launching some new stuff for the group over the next few days and few weeks. I think it's going to be announced pretty soon. But Glenn's another person I thought of on Thursday because he has worked so hard to help as many players as he possibly can who have retired. And just try to get them into a better place. So whether it's someone you trust or someone who has professional ability to help support you, or even someone like Glenn, who will always take your call, please reach out and get the help you need.
What is the NHL memo regarding trades leading up to free agency?
You know, one other story about Claude Lemieux I wanted to share, Kyle, was a few years ago, his old agent, Pierre Lacroix, passed away in June of 2021. And he had, Claude was asked to give one of the testimonials, one of the eulogies at the funeral. And he called me and he said, look, I'm really not much of a public speaker. Can you help me with this? And I just said, absolutely. Just tell me what you want to say. And we spent about an hour on the phone and he kind of walked through what he wanted to say.
What should we expect from the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo?
And I said, give me a couple stories. And he gave me a few stories.
What is the current status of Manny Malhotra and the Vancouver Canucks?
And I helped him write the speech.
What are the updates on Jay Woodcroft and the Toronto Maple Leafs?
I don't know. I didn't go to the funeral, so I don't know how much he read. But I wrote something for him. And he really appreciated it.
What is the latest on the Bruce Cassidy situation in Vegas?
And I always considered that a real honor in the sense that those are important things to write. People want to make sure they say the right things and hit all the right notes. And I always appreciated that. He asked me for help with that because I thought it was really meaningful. You know, just like everybody else, I'm in absolute shock. And Kyle, as you said, the fact that we saw him carrying the torch into Montreal for game number three, it makes it even that much harder to believe.
What questions do listeners have for the hosts in the Thought Line segment?
Well said, Elliot. Claude Lemieux had gone far too soon at the age of 60. Welcome to 32 Thoughts, the podcast presented by your Canadian Toyota dealers and the 2026 Tacoma. Get yours before red tag days are over. Dom, Elliot and Kyle back with you. Fridge, we are back in Raleigh for game five tonight of the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Montreal. The two games back in La Belle Provence were some of the more thorough games And as Shane Gossespierre put it, who's becoming quite a wordsmith, by the way, as we are learning quickly, surgical type games from the Hurricanes. Overtime was not required in game number four, jumping out to an early lead.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What tribute is paid to Claude Lemieux in this episode?
0:00–0:29
2
How are the Carolina Hurricanes performing against the Montreal Canadiens?
0:29–2:39
3
What is the NHL memo regarding trades leading up to free agency?
2:39–3:23
4
What should we expect from the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo?
3:23–3:30
5
What is the current status of Manny Malhotra and the Vancouver Canucks?
3:30–3:33
6
What are the updates on Jay Woodcroft and the Toronto Maple Leafs?
3:33–3:43
7
What is the latest on the Bruce Cassidy situation in Vegas?
3:43–4:18
8
What questions do listeners have for the hosts in the Thought Line segment?
4:18–1:08:20