Claude Lemieux
European-NHL Bridge

Canada

$354M

Key Facts

Agency / company: 4sports Hockey AG
Role / title: President Hockey North America / NHLPA Certified Agent
Agency website: https://www.4sportshockey.com/
Personal socials:
Instagram: Not publicly confirmed
X: Not publicly confirmed
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claude-lemieux-b60885162
Primary markets: NHL, European NHL players, Swiss/German/Swedish talent, North America-Europe pathways, RFA extensions, veteran contracts

About Claude Lemieux

Claude Lemieux is President Hockey North America at 4sports Hockey AG and is listed by the agency as an NHLPA Certified Agent. 4sports also highlights his playing résumé: four Stanley Cups and the Conn Smythe Trophy.

4sports is a Switzerland-headquartered hockey agency founded in 2006, with offices in Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and the United States. The agency describes itself as operating across major hockey markets in Europe and North America, with former elite players such as Peter Forsberg and Claude Lemieux forming part of its player-support network.

Lemieux is listed with 23 active NHL contracts, about $354M in active contract value, and about $64M in active cap hit. His current active book is led by Timo Meier, Moritz Seider, Hampus Lindholm, Joel Eriksson Ek, Rickard Rakell, Rasmus Andersson, Fabian Zetterlund, Pierre Engvall, Frederik Andersen, and Martin Fehérváry.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: NHLPA Certified Agent

• Active NHL contracts represented: 23

• Total active contract value: $354M

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $64M

• Average active cap hit: $2,8M

• Future contract extensions listed: 2, worth $45.5M total

• Largest active contract: Timo Meier – $70.4M total, $8.8M AAV

• Most notable clients: Timo Meier, Moritz Seider, Hampus Lindholm, Joel Eriksson Ek, Rickard Rakell, Rasmus Andersson

• Primary client type: European NHL players, Swiss/German/Swedish stars, defensemen, two-way forwards, Europe-to-NHL clients

  Client Roster

1. Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils) – RW – Switzerland – $8.8M AAV – $70.4M total – expires 2030-31

2. Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings) – D – Germany – $8.55M AAV – $59.85M total – expires 2030-31

3. Hampus Lindholm (Boston Bruins) – D – Sweden – $6.5M AAV – $52M total – expires 2029-30

4. Joel Eriksson Ek (Minnesota Wild) – C – Sweden – $5.25M AAV – $42M total – expires 2028-29

5. Rickard Rakell (Pittsburgh Penguins) – RW/LW – Sweden – $5M AAV – $30M total – expires 2027-28

6. Rasmus Andersson (Vegas Golden Knights) – D – Sweden – $4.55M AAV – $27.3M total – expires 2025-26

7. Fabian Zetterlund (Ottawa Senators) – RW – Sweden – $4.275M AAV – $12.825M total – expires 2027-28

8. Pierre Engvall (New York Islanders) – LW/C – Sweden – $3M AAV – $21M total – expires 2029-30

9. Frederik Andersen (Carolina Hurricanes) – G – Denmark – $2.75M AAV – $2.75M total – expires 2025-26

10. Martin Fehérváry (Washington Capitals) – D – Slovakia – $2.675M AAV – $8.025M total – expires 2025-26

11. Victor Olofsson (Calgary Flames) – LW/RW – Sweden – $1.575M AAV – $1.575M total – expires 2025-26

12. Oskar Sundqvist (St. Louis Blues) – C/RW – Sweden – $1.5M AAV – $3M total – expires 2025-26

13. Nils Lundkvist (Dallas Stars) – D – Sweden – $1.25M AAV – $1.25M total – expires 2025-26

14. Emil Hemming (Dallas Stars) – RW – Finland – $942,500 AAV – ELC – expires 2027-28

15. Leon Muggli (Washington Capitals) – D – Switzerland – $908,333 AAV – ELC – expires 2027-28

Future extensions:

• Martin Fehérváry (Washington Capitals) – 7 years, $42M, $6M AAV – expires 2032-33

• Nils Lundkvist (Dallas Stars) – 2 years, $3.5M, $1.75M AAV – expires 2027-28

Notable Deals

• 2023 – Timo Meier, New Jersey Devils: 8 years, $70.4M, $8.8M AAV.

• 2024 – Moritz Seider, Detroit Red Wings: 7 years, $59.85M, $8.55M AAV.

• 2022 – Hampus Lindholm, Boston Bruins: 8 years, $52M, $6.5M AAV.

• 2021 – Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild: 8 years, $42M, $5.25M AAV.

• 2026 – Martin Fehérváry, Washington Capitals: 7-year, $42M future extension.

• 2022 – Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh Penguins: 6 years, $30M, $5M AAV.

Milestones

• Playing career: Four-time Stanley Cup winner and Conn Smythe Trophy winner.

• 2006: 4sports founded as a Switzerland-headquartered hockey agency.

• North America leadership: Lemieux listed as President Hockey North America and NHLPA Certified Agent.

• 2023: Meier signed an eight-year, $70.4M New Jersey extension.

• 2024: Seider signed a seven-year, $59.85M Detroit extension.

Partner Network

• Daniel Giger: CEO & Chairman, co-owner, NHLPA / DEL / Swiss certified agent.

• Peter Forsberg: Board member, co-owner, two-time Stanley Cup winner and Hockey Hall of Fame member.

• Johan Finnström and Micke Johansson: Co-owners and former Swedish pro players/coaches.

• Sandro Bertaggia, Thomas Rüfenacht, Timo Machleid, Frank Mauer, Ville Koistinen: Hockey division managers across Switzerland, Germany, and Finland.

• Kris Sydness: Hockey Operations North America.

• European scouting/development: Jonas Hemming, Michael Reander, Jesper Morin, Niclas Gradin, Nick Sörensen, Ari Toivonen, Morten Blichfeld.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• 4sports says its players benefit from a network built around Peter Forsberg, Claude Lemieux, and an international expert group.

• HockeyAgencies describes 4sports as a large international hockey-focused agency with Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and U.S. offices.

• PuckPedia ranks Lemieux among agents with more than $350M in active NHL contract value.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• Playing career: Four Stanley Cups and Conn Smythe Trophy.

• 2023 – NHL.com: Meier’s eight-year, $70.4M Devils extension.

• 2024 – NHL.com: Seider’s seven-year, $59.85M Red Wings extension.