Former NHL defenseman, captain Lyle Odelein dies at 58

TRENDINGCFB Week 5 live updatesJudge not on ALDS rosterNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewStory byStory byFormer NHL defenseman, captain Lyle Odelein dies at 58Steve Gardner, USA TODAYSat, October 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFormer Stanley Cup champion, 16-year NHL veteran, dies suddenly at 58The 16-year veteran won a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1993.The Big LeadFirst Captain Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Passes Away At 58The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reported that former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsFormer Penguins defenseman Lyle Odelein dies at 58The Pittsburgh Penguins are mourning the death of one of their own.WPXIAdvertisementAdvertisementCole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle, And Mathieu Olivier Pick Up Where They Left Off Last SeasonThe third line of Cole Sillinger-Charlie Coyle-Mathieu Olivier was dynamic last season.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsFormer Canadiens Forward Comes Up Clutch For Blue JacketsThis former Canadiens forward scored a key goal for the Blue Jackets.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensTwo Canadiens In Celebrini’s Top-5 Players Under 23 Years OldA few young Montreal Canadiens players received very high praise from high places this week. 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