Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1993, has died at the age of 58. The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, has died at the age of 58. Odelein, who played for the team between 1990 and 1996, was known for his 20 goals and 75 assists in 420 games with Montreal. He is also remembered for being the first captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets when the team joined the NHL in 2000. The Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets have all expressed their condolences to Odelein's family, friends, and community.
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