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Lyle Odelein, Canadiens Champion, Blue Jackets Captain, Dies
Lyle Odelein, 1993 Stanley Cup winner with Montreal and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58 after 1,056 NHL games.
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About Lyle Odelein
Lyle Theodore Odelein was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for eight National Hockey League (NHL) teams in 16 seasons. He was the inaugural captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets when the NHL expanded in 2000.
Everything about Lyle Odelein →- Occupation
- ice hockey player
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- July 21, 1968
- Died
- October 2, 2026