Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58
Former NHL player Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58 following a heart attack. Odelein was a Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens and served as the first captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Why it matters
Odelein was a significant figure in NHL history, known for his long career and leadership roles across multiple franchises.
The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also reported Saturday that Odelein died of a heart attack. He played the last of his 16 NHL seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005-06 and lived in the area.
Odelein from Quill Lake, Sask., scored 20 goals and had 75 assists in 420 games with Montreal between 1990 and 1996.
He ranked second in franchise history with 1,357 penalty minutes, and led the team in that category in each of his six seasons with the team.
The seventh-round pick of the Canadiens in 1986 played a career 1,056 NHL games with Montreal, New Jersey, Phoenix, Columbus, Chicago, Dallas and Pittsburgh.
"The entire Canadiens organization is saddened to learn of the passing of Lyle Odelein, who passed away Friday at the age of 58," the Canadiens said in a statement.
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