Fabian Zetterlund has shared his grief following the death of his agent Claude Lemieux. The former NHL player and agent took his own life at age 60. The announcement came on Thursday.
Zetterlund, a 26-year-old forward for Ottawa, spoke to Värmlands Folkblad about his close relationship with Lemieux. He described the agent as a calm presence and reliable support during their five or six years working together. Zetterlund said he could always turn to Lemieux for advice on matters beyond hockey.
The family of former NHL player Claude Lemieux has decided to donate his brain to Boston University for research into the long-term effects of repeated head injuries.
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EliteProspects founder Johan Nilsson has died at the age of 45 following a nine-year battle with colon cancer. The news was shared by the hockey database he created on Thursday. Nilsson, born in 1981, started the platform as a teenager.
SVT profile Pelle Nyström has died after a period of illness. The well-known sports journalist was 73 years old. He worked at SVT from 1983 to 2020.
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New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman expressed sorrow over his former club Leksand's relegation from the SHL after a difficult season. The 24-year-old offered guidance on rebuilding through youth development.