The hockey world is in a state of shock after learning that former Montreal Canadiens star Claude Lemieux has died by suicide at the age of 60. The Buckingham, Que., native and father of four was found by police in the Palm Beach, Fla., furniture store he owned with his wife Deborah. The tragedy comes days after Lemieux received a thunderous ovation while carrying the torch to “light up” Montreal’s Bell Centre ahead of a recent playoff game, which, sadly, became his farewell to fans of the bleu, blanc et rouge. Drafted in 1983, the fiercely competitive Lemieux had a knack for scoring timely goals, leading the Habs to Stanley Cup glory in 1986. Success followed him throughout his career, and he captured three more Stanley Cups playing for U.S. teams before retiring in 2003 and becoming a player agent. His son Brendan, also a pro hockey player, shared a simple yet poignant tribute to his father: “I love you dad!” And Canadiens players will no doubt carry heavy hearts as they prepare to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in what could be their final game of the season.