#4: Claude Lemieux Interview : Raw Knuckles Podcast

[@rebeltvr6046]

Claude is 9th all-time in playoff goals with 80. Conn Smythe winner, 4 Stanley Cups and he was huge in all 4 of them. He most definitely should be a HOFer.

[@jasonmartin1806]

Don't forget to mention he always targeted smaller players, if there was biggest coward award for the nhl he would win it

[@MrOctober44]

​@@jasonmartin1806 Lol.

[@MrOctober44]

Are there a lot of guys in the hall of fame with zero all star appearances?

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@MrOctober44 all star? Who cares about the regular season? Claude was all about the playoffs when it matters most. Conn Smythe, 4 chips, he was a winner. Clutch. Should be a HOFer.

[@MrOctober44]

@@rebeltvr6046 The Hall of Fame clearly cares since he's not in it, lol.

[@LauraSantos-oz8dm]

Claude will always be loved in New Jersey .

[@patrickkeenan8109]

So true… Bruce and Claude are lovers❤️

[@ronmoore4372]

"a gars d'chez nous ", I like it when Nilan throws in some french words and expressions. I like it how he embraced Quebec and its people with such love.

[@chrisspringer7788]

Played ice for 12 yrs growing up in AZ, my dad sold claude a pool when he played for the yotes. Got to go to his house for a couple hours and he gave me 4 of his sticks. 1 signed. Good guy all around

[@willmcgee45]

As a Wings fan, you can’t dislike Claude after this interview (sadly), he’s a genuine great guy.

[@jean-paulmorin913]

What an eye opener, so happy to see Claude in this light.I have been blind.

[@davidrowen7867]

Claude always brought it on when it mattered most. He is amongst my all-time favorites.

[@zekearmstrong3342]

I also like turtles

[@stealthbomber2127]

@@zekearmstrong3342 If I

[@kurtrindgen4708]

Man, I was never a Claude fan back in the day. I listen to this podcast and don’t know what I was thinking. I’m a big fan now and now understand the “role” both Claude, and Chris, played on teams.

[@sweetswing1]

Chris I'm so glad you have your own show where you decide what's what. Loving it!

[@dranderson6071]

In my opinion Claude is one of the best hockey players ever. As a Leafs fan I hated the guy but his numbers and success can’t be ignored. 4 Stanley Cups with 3 different teams. The guy is a born winner. He knew how to win. So much respect for him

[@beholden1663]

I loved Claude with the Devils. He spent probably the bulk of his career in New Jersey. I was not aware he was a catalyst in convincing Lou Lamiorello and owner John McMullen in hiring Jacques Lemaire. Lemieux was feisty in the Ranger Devils playoffs series in the early 1990’s.

[@lesliewatts2878]

This is hands down one of the best interviews I have ever seen.; Very insightful. It reveals the skill, intelligence, honesty and credibility of Claude Lemieux like I never thought existed. Wonderful - a whole other side to the man.

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Thank you much appreciated

[@Patrickkanefan88]

That 85/86 Whaler team was my all time favorite. It still breaks my heart Great interview.

[@dhosquet]

Gad damn ... that OT goal against Hartford broke my heart. I'm a Montrealer ... never liked the habs to say the least, but THESE 2 guys could be on my team ANY day!

[@kencrawford3402]

Chris I really enjoy listening to all the inside stories. What a ride in 1986 thanks for the great memories.

[@stevenbiggar8223]

I always love watching Claude ..how he played.. gritty with heart.. great team leader.. 4 Stanley cups.. should be in the hockey Hall off frame

[@whyimsmarterthanyou]

I called in sick the night of the Detroit brawl so that I could watch the replay that early morning. Best. Game. Ever.

[@patrice5976]

19 game winning Stanley Cup playoffs goals 4 Stanley cup and 1 Conn Smyth and the 4Ps: Perfect Prototypical Playoffs Player

[@cliffjohnson838]

Chris, thank you for giving hockey fans an inside look at some of the greats of the game! This is a unique perspective on Claude Lemieux that I have not heard on any other show. Great interview and show!

[@stevebeman8298]

** Gem** … thanks Chris.. Nice job! Pepe is pure character .. love him or hate him, everyone respected his body of work and what he brought to the table.. once upon a time when Hockey was a man’s game , Pepe brought passion & character to the game .. A superior competitor! This interview brings back great memories & great times!!!

[@FrancoisBert]

What a great interview! Claude comes across as such a good guy, cool and confident. No wonder he was in my opinion the greatest clutch player of all times. Luv to see that mutual respect between Claude and Knucks.

[@cavemanabc]

Totally agree! He performed when it mattered

[@jamieaspinall5716]

Claude is a tank. And a winner. This is a man’ conversation! Loved it !!

[@4orrcountry]

Two self-delusional idiots who, to this day, RUN from what they did and will NEVER admit to it. Nilan can't face reality so it's easier for him to say he "doesn't care". Claude NEVER ADMITS to turtling OR being a total COWARD, so he goes around denying what he did, despite the fact that EVERYONE KNOWS what he did. Incredible.

[@__________f9433]

Everything don cherry said about him was true.

[@weirdo1083]

Are you a canadian sasqhemwash.

[@MrFelix002]

Oh man I love this pod cast, Chris and Claude are so great to listen too about their time in Montreal and in the nhl , almost brought me to tears, keep it up Chris Nilan your wonderful at pulling out stories and how things were in the real hockey era, simply the best podcast

[@LikeaRolandStone]

Respect Claude...of course HOF...great interview thanks!

[@guymercier627]

I remember Claude Lemieux with Momesso and another big guys of the Canadien going to the net... I was in first row... They where really big and scary... great players... Lemieux was talented and strong...

[@1264nyc616]

I have a new perspective of Claude after this podcast. Great Great Cast!

[@The420Earthling]

Claude Lemieux is my all time favorite NHL player. One of the only ones i liked even when he left Montreal.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Same.

[@moonobservergilles5730]

Chris thanks for having Claude Lemieux on nice to see Claude again stirs up good memories. kudos

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

Always enjoyed Claude's game 👍

[@sematic1]

this is a gem!!!!! for real hockey fans

[@billyrock8305]

Well done Chris! So glad you’re doing well with an awesome podcast. Claude is a well spoken outstanding classy Canadian hockey player. HOF ✅

[@TedSmith-m4k]

Yeah tell Kris draper how classy he was. The classiest move he used to make on a regular basis was turtling when he was supposed to fight. Chris I thought it was bad enough comparing John leclair to Neely but this is off the wall

[@luisamorim638]

Love these interviews Chris. Learned so much about Lemaire as coach. Please get Larry Big Bird Robinson on. Thanks

[@FEBEAULIEU]

Agrée: Robinson would make for a great interview!

[@hippy1002]

@@FEBEAULIEU After bobby Orr; the best Defenceman in NHL history , opinion = mine

[@4orrcountry]

Pretty sure Larry didn't have much respect for Nilan, so I doubt he'll be seen here.

[@dd5921]

What are you talking about Robinson didn’t like nilan??? He got him on a podcast interview so so much for your theory

[@dareck7545]

Great job Knuckles. Your a great interviewer, you know when too talk and you know when too listen......seriously great job!!!!

[@Blue-Tube]

GREAT INTERVIEW! The misfortune of some making the happiness of others, the privilege that I had, as a Sherbrooke resident, to see Claude and the whole cohort play, including Richer, Gingras and Boisvert. What a great team! So many players who marked us!

[@qualityman1965]

Those podcasts should be must for all hockey rookies. Great job Chris.

[@MartinCahill-z2o]

That was a great show... Claude was a pain in the nuts to Boston so many times... Great great show...Knuck.......

[@sticks2274]

Great episode. I wasn't expecting to watch all of it but the stories and insights totally hooked me.

[@flyingbeaver900]

The podcast is wonderful. I enjoy how you start from the beginning with your discussions Chris. Each episode I learn so much of the small nuances of the past eras and the player, which I didn’t know back then, and I was an very knowledgeable fan of the game from the 70s, 80s and 90s, most especially. Wonderful discussions. 👍

[@robc1961]

Claude is an absolute legend. The Boston and Montreal rivalry in the 60's and 70's were some of the best hockey years ever. Not so shabby yourself Nilan.

[@derekhammett8634]

i watched a replay of the 1989 cup finals against Calgary and Lemieux cross checked Mike Vernon in the face and no call. Man the reffing was different back then

[@zororosario]

Thanks Chris the same to Claude, ☺️ Tons of respect for you guys and the memories,❤️

[@attiliomancini3384]

These podcasts are terrific growing up a Bruins fan never liked Montreal. Watching these podcasts with the different Montreal players these guys like Larry Robinson and Claude lemieux they’re really classy people. I’m glad I started watching Chris Nilan podcasts. Great !

[@e4fc397]

yes as a B's fan myself, I hated the Habs, but nice to see claude in this interview, seems to be a classy guy.

[@Allonenotalone]

I grew up in the Boston area and boy was that guy a heel. However, after watching this interview he seems like a quality dude.

[@victorjoseph8948]

both of you Chris and Claude been through challenging times in your carrers but you stood tall and had your sucessess. all to your credit guys. Great to see producers like Barry who is the producer of the Knukle pod cast thanks formaking it possible for this is a great podcast enjoy every ex players you invite and interview.Keep up the great work. Most appreciated

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

Was that Dick Irvin doing the play by play of that game against the Whalers?

[@frankhuber9912]

Hell, after watching this, I'd put both of you in the Hall of Fame. For me, as a fan who's been watching since the late sixties, this certainly brings back a lot of fond memories and adds a lot of perspective. Thanks for that. Keep it up!

[@ronemtae3468]

19 game winning goals in the Stanley Cup playoff. That literally sounds like the career of five players amazing.

[@centerhice7948]

Great 👍 video 👍 Knuckles, your the man,and Great 👍 seeing Claude . He was a good one . 👍

[@Nightrain76]

I love hearing conversation about specifics fights. For example knowing Claude discussed the MCCarty fight beforehand with Jeff Odjers.

[@normandchampagne3851]

I just discovered this podcast through this episode. I always been a huge fan of Chris Nilan. Very interesting, lots of details, passion for the game and warmth fit the guest. Excellent interview, I will Watch all others

[@thinkingjack]

Claude was one of my favorite bosses I’ve ever had. I worked for the roadrunners when he owned them and started his comeback. He used to skate with us employees before moving to play against his ECHl players and man oh man he still had it hardcore. One of my all time favorite players, idgaf if anyone calls him bad names, he was incredible in the playoffs where it mattered. The man should be in the hall, if Neely and Lindros are there, it’s embarrassing the old boys club won’t induct a player who actually won

[@connorgrand6889]

Claude always came out to play especially during the playoffs he was a machine

[@jamescoleman5317]

Many of many of many hockey fans hated Claude Lemieux but I absolutely loved this guy everywhere he played - MTL, NJ, COL he somehow always ended up in the Stanley Cup. The Draper incident was just bad luck it was a hit between chippy teams that just ended badly. Guy had a target on his back every where every night but still showed up and agitated. Never backed down. He was a tough guy despite the mask and limited fighting skills. Players like Claude are what filled up arenas and TV ratings. Huge personality.

[@mattski523]

That was a great interview! Looking forward to watching more of these. Subscribed

[@dusanmaric678]

What a great interview with the best clutch player Canadians ever had.

[@rebeltvr6046]

One of the top 10 most clutch players in NHL history actually.

[@RobertSmith-lw9ki]

Chris - you're a great interviewer!

[@jcg2922]

Just finally got a chance to watch this great interview! One thing to note is that Rick Tocchet was indeed on the ice for the pregame brawl. He got paired off with Mike McPhee in that big scrum of players.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Claude quite cerebral ...smart guy 👦

[@marilenaiacovino558]

Love your podcasts, so great to see Claude and hear him speak about Larry Robinson, any chance he'll be coming on??

[@pjpredhomme7699]

that would be great -for sure

[@jamieaspinall5716]

That would be siiiick. Although the Habs greats tend to be so regal you don’t really get the good stuff from them. It’s different being a hab no doubt no question!!

[@Allonenotalone]

Holy moly that shooting at Detroit's net story during the playoff warmups is hysterical

[@Allonenotalone]

Knuckles laughing when they said noone got a penalty is too funny

[@maxrates]

Awesome podcast! Claude is one of the best clutch players in history

[@milkilo4298]

He sure is

[@hippy1002]

Him, Nystrom and Steve Kasper

[@patrice5976]

@@hippy1002those 2Conn Smyth puts a lot of shine on those 4 Stanley cups

[@patrice5976]

@@hippy1002 the most clutch ever. That has to make you a hall of famer. His Québécois background is the reason why he is not in

[@kellismith4329]

One of the all time clutch player, I’ll have him on my team anyday

[@brunogrimard3671]

Love those ex Habs interviews! Claude is very well spoken, and very humble.

[@Jamescraigjohnson]

Two of the toughest guys that played for The Habs. Great podcast Chris!!!

[@hoss-lk4bg]

huh

[@jamescoleman5317]

@@hoss-lk4bg tough isn't just fighting with a visor. Claude took a lot of hits and fought for position and the puck every shift. Turtled some but showed up for every battle.

[@mikestewart2038]

Love the show Brother

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

www.patreon.com/TheRawKnucklesPodcast

[@AdamGell]

Excellent… pure authenticity

[@mikemaners4411]

Thank you very much for all the great history, love it, always a fan! Merci!

[@luismoreno6336]

Chris what amazing podcast! Keep it up!

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Thanks so much-please join The Fight Club www.patreon.com/TheRawKnucklesPodcast

[@samiam261]

Great interview. New found respect and admiration for Claude.

[@mrmbr]

Wasn't a die hard Canadiens fan, but Claude...his play and style just made me cheer for them

[@ronemtae3468]

One of the greatest clutch players to have ever played the game. Meanwhile, being hunted by other teams, fearless, reckless, amazing.

[@TonyS1]

Awesome interview!

[@Lou-wizzeye]

Great in Depth Podcast! Peeing on my the rocks … that’s priceless 😂

[@hippy1002]

Glad you are still with us, Chris. btw Curt Fraser still looking for you, lol. Dunno what you said to him in that Vancouver game, but he wanted you on a stretcher.

[@The40yearoldVegan]

As a Dread the Red Wings fan I absolutely hated the AVS and Claude my buddy was/is a fan. Hindsight looking back I grew to respect Claude and the AVS’ was lucky enough to experience those years and successes of both franchises. Was even rooting for them last season. Great interview.

[@patmott8242]

Best podcast ever watched million of them thanks

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Wow thanks, check out the Fight Club now on Patreon www.patreon.com/TheRawKnucklesPodcast

[@uriemarner1443]

Great interview …Pepe is a huge bueaty

[@danatierney7937]

Brilliant interview Chris

[@dhosquet]

That pinch by Lolar though...

[@rickjobin8241]

Knuckles so happy for your podcast and to subscribe. This was a great one, love the stories with Claude. I'm a BIG Habs fan and loved to watch the team and players as a young kid with dad. Keep up the great podcast. Can't wait to see and hear more stories. Rick from Ottawa.

[@mr.eggplant866]

Great stuff. Any chance to get Nick Fotiu on?

[@johnmichael5765]

John, From Detroit. Awesome… thanks.

[@resurrectionsunday]

Love ya knucks…..GOD Bless

[@MrHaterbehatin]

Love The Raw Knuckles Podcast. Keep up the great work, Chris!

[@dhosquet]

Claude in this interview shows - especially in that Larry Robinson story - you say what's on your mind to people in the moment and good things happen. A lot of people would have stewed on it and harboured resentment ...

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

Loving the show! As a Neely/Bruins fan, I hated him. But can't deny how clutch/effective he was. 100% deserves HOF.

[@brucelowe3391]

Another great show, thanks.

[@wildtky44]

Great show Chris.

[@harveyotoole2029]

Another great podcast !!

[@felixculpa3520]

C'mon, we ALL know why Claude isn't in the HOF, and it rhymes with "Rotty Roman." -- meowmeowmeow!

[@kyuss2922]

That pre-game brawl is one of the wildest things ever. Rick Tocchet was on the ice though, Mike McPhee seemingly had him tied up most of the time. At one point during a flare-up you can see him throwing a few punches at McPhee.

[@markreynolds9135]

Chris, great to see #10’s jersey hanging in the background.

[@djdemers8709]

the scott gomez podcasts about claude are unreal.... he was an animal lmao 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@patrickkeenan8109]

I would have loved to have watched a Cam Neely rematch. Mr Turtle cheap shot ,would have turtled again. Claude’s no hero in the eyes of 90% of hockey world.

[@LauraSantos-oz8dm]

If you think Claude was dirty then you must think Sydney Crosby is a criminal. Come on man , he deserves the hall of fame.

[@richardclegg5853]

How great is this channel... think of all the great "professional" interviewers out there, they got nothing on Chris... keep em coming!!!

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Wow, thanks so much

[@user-yx8kd2nn4i]

Great job chris

[@bobconrad578]

Chris, these podcasts are great!

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Thanks BoB www.patreon.com/TheRawKnucklesPodcast

[@Logjam5]

Great podcast.

[@christopherstauffer8487]

The playoffs offs these days are a pillow fight compared with today's playoffs.