India, May 29 -- Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at the age of 60, the NHL Alumni Association declared. The former NHL winger leaves behind one of hockey's most accomplished legacies.

Over a 21-season NHL career, Lemieux built significant wealth through contracts, bonuses, and post-retirement ventures.

According to HockeyZonePlus salary records, Lemieux earned millions across stints with franchises including the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks.

Lemieux's championship background allowed him to secure consistent earnings throughout his career, even if he never reached the mega-contract period of today's NHL.

He received large contr...